Take part in the UK’s second largest marathon. Starting at the Trafford Arch, you’ll run 26.2 miles through the city centre and Greater Manchester and enjoy the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course.
This flat, and friendly route, that will take you into the centre of Manchester. The route has fantastic live music from incredible artists, DJs, and performance groups. Plus taking you past some iconic structures, like the infamous Old Trafford football stadium, home to Manchester United.
This amazing marathon is suitable for all abilities, and an ideal event for regular runners to achieve a personal best due to the fast and flat nature of the course!
Event Details
- Date:
- 18 April 2027
- Location:
- Manchester
- Registration Fee:
- £35
- Fundraising Target:
- £500

We will be with you every step of the way:
- Dedicated fundraising support, including a fundraising pack and regular updates
- Your own GBSS t-shirt or running vest
Own place
If you are successful in securing a ballot place, we’d love for you to join our team. There’s no minimum fundraising pledge and you still get all the great Team GBSS benefits!
Got your own place for this event?
Got a question?
We would love to hear from you and answer any question you may have about taking on The Great Manchester Run for Group B Strep Support. Call the fundraising team on 0330 120 0795 or e-mail fundraising@gbss.org.uk









