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Manchester 10K
Europe's biggest 10K. The perfect first line in your race year.
Manchester, England Sunday 29 March 2026
Why you might love it
- 01
Wall-to-wall crowds through the red-brick heart of the city
- 02
A fast, flat course that flatters first-timers and PB hunters alike
- 03
A finish-line feeling that stays with you for weeks
Who this suits
First-time racersParkrunners stepping upAnyone chasing a spring goal
Getting ready
Preparation
Eight to ten weeks of steady running, three times a week, gets most people to the start line smiling. Add one longer weekend run and you'll finish strong.
In your Race Year
March — Manchester 10K
A confidence-building opener. Put it in March and everything after feels possible.
See my yearWhere this could take you
One finish line starts the next.
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A bigger challenge to keep in mind for later — challenging, and one people talk about for years.
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Just an idea, not a plan — your year is yours to shape.
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