Take your place on the iconic AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 10K or HM & soak up the buzzing atmosphere
14/08/2026
SILVER FOR KEELY! ๐ฅ๐ฌ๐ง
After a strong performance from the 2025 AJ Bell Great Manchester Run official starter, Keely Hodgkinson takes Silver in the Womenโs 800m at the Birmingham 2026: European Athletics Championships. ๐โโ๏ธ
Well done, Keely! Another major championship medal for one of Britainโs biggest stars. ๐โจ
๐ธ Photo Credit: Alex Livesey - British Athletics / Birmingham 2026 Getty Images
13/07/2026
ICYMI: Saver Entries are now OPEN for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2027 ๐
Join us on Sunday 23 May 2027 for another unforgettable 10k and Half Marathon around Manchester ๐
SAVE on your place today ๐ https://grtrun.org/GMR27_Saver
11/07/2026
Could football be coming home? YAY or No-WAY๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐
Huge good luck to England football team, from everyone here at Great Run, as they take on Norway in the World Cup Quarter Final tonight ๐๐ฆโฝ
What do you think the score will be?
The London Marathon ballot might be todayโs big running moment, but your next goal does not need to depend on luck. ๐
Whether you got in, missed out, or simply feel inspired to take on something new, the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run has a start line ready for you in 2027 ๐
Sign up today with our SAVER price ๐ https://grtrun.org/GMR27_Saver
05/07/2026
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Earlybird entries for the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2027 are now SOLD OUT๐จ
If you missed out on an Earlybird spot, join our waitlist and be the first to know when the next release of 2027 entries open ๐
https://grtrun.org/GMR27_Waitlist
๐ฅ Youโre not too late
The Great Run Solo Summer Challenge has started, but there is still plenty of time to join in.
You have until 31 July to complete 12 runs or walks, and there are no rules on distance, pace or location.
Start today. Keep it simple. Build from there.
Whether youโre chasing this unique summer medal, training for an Autumn event or just looking for a reason to get moving, this challenge is designed to fit around you.
๐ Join the challenge
https://www.greatrun.org/virtual-running/summer-challenge/
The Share Chair Ep 07 with ๐ญ
After being told he'd never run again following an ankle break in 10 different places, he took on the 10K to prove anything is possible. ๐โค๏ธ
A story of resilience, determination, and refusing to let setbacks define you.
01/07/2026
โ๏ธ The Great Run Solo Summer Challenge starts today
Itโs time to get moving.
From today, you have until 31 July to complete 12 runs or walks of any distance. You can take part wherever you are, whenever works for you, at whatever pace feels right.
Going for a short walk? It counts.
Heading out for an easy run? It counts.
Building towards an Autumn Great Run event? This is a great way to stay consistent.
Thereโs still time to enter and join the challenge.
๐ Sign up today
https://www.greatrun.org/virtual-running/summer-challenge/
30/06/2026
AJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2027 EARLYBIRD entries are now SOLD OUT! ๐จ
With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, tens of thousands of runners take to the streets of Manchester to take on the cityโs most loved Great Manchester Run each year ๐
If you missed out on an Earlybird spot, join our waitlist and be the first to know when the next release of 2027 entries open ๐
https://grtrun.org/GMR27_Waitlist
30/06/2026
โณ The Great Run Solo Summer Challenge starts tomorrow
Your July goal is simple:
โ๏ธ 12 runs or walks
โ๏ธ 31 days
โ๏ธ Any distance
โ๏ธ Anytime, anywhere
Whether itโs a lunchtime walk, an easy evening jog, a weekend run or part of your Autumn event training, every effort counts.
Start July with a goal that feels good, fits around real life and gives you a brand-new summer medal to chase.
๐ Enter before the challenge begins
https://www.greatrun.org/virtual-running/summer-challenge/