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Manchester Half Marathon

This popular half marathon sees runners take on generous, closed roads across the towns of Old Trafford, Stretford & Brooklands, with the promise of great support and an abundance of entertainment en route.

The Manchester Half Marathon hosts a very flat course, perfect for smashing personal bests but also the ideal route for those new to half marathons and charity runners. There is a lovely 2-mile flat finish that brings you to the conclusion of the event at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club.

About the Event

  • Date: Sunday 4th October 2026
  • Location: Manchester
  • Distance: 13.1 miles
  • Minimum fundraising: £350
  • Registration fee: £50
  • Age requirements: 17+ years old

By raising money for Stemette Futures, you’ll help us achieve our mission of engaging, informing, and connecting the next generation of women and non-binary folks in STEAM. Our vision is for young people to make informed decisions about careers in STEAM, ensuring that women and non-binary people are proportionally represented in the field.

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We’ll support you all the way

✓ A Stemette Futures running top
✓ Plenty of fundraising and training support
✓ Regular newsletters to keep you up to date
✓ Support from a dedicated member of the team

Why your support matters

✓ Only 26% of the core STEAM workforce in the UK are women - this drops to 18% in IT related roles and 11% in engineering
✓ The UK has a STEAM skills shortage - increasing the numbers of women and non-binary folk entering the workforce will help to address this