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beginner-friendly run clubs in Manchester

8 clubs · A thriving run club scene from Castlefield to Didsbury

New to running? These are the friendliest run clubs in the city for anyone starting out. No minimum pace, no pressure to keep up — the whole point is to have people to run with at a conversational pace. Most groups have run leaders on hand to make sure no-one gets left behind. All free to turn up and try.

Manchester Road Runners

Castlefield

Wednesdays18:305-10km

One of Manchester's oldest and biggest running groups. Free to join with 3k, 5k, 7.5k or 10k route options. Sociable group that heads to the pub afterwards.

Beginner

Manchester YMCA Harriers

City Centre

Thursdays18:305-8km

Founded in 1882, a friendly and social club in the centre of Manchester. Social group run every Thursday, speedwork on Tuesdays. Open, friendly and accepting to everyone.

Beginner

Manchester Frontrunners

City Centre

Saturdays10:005-7km

LGBTQ+ running club open to everyone. Founded in 2005 as the second ever LGBTQ+ running club in the UK. Supportive, friendly and free.

Beginner

Manchester Run Club

Notable

City Centre

Tuesdays18:305-10km

Established in 2023, a growing community of hundreds of runners. Variety of pace makers for all levels - whether you've never run before or training for an ultra.

Beginner

Didsbury Runners

Didsbury

Tuesdays18:455-10km

Not-for-profit club run by volunteers. Motivation is to spread the fun of running and support the running community in South Manchester.

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Chorlton Runners

Chorlton

Sundays09:005-15km

One of the UK's largest running clubs. Non-members welcome to try Sunday morning runs. Just show up and mingle - no reservation needed.

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runtheworldMCR

Salford

Wednesdays19:005km

Salford-based running club by women for women. Big focus on safety, mental health and friendship. Mantra: 'no one is too slow'.

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These Girls Can Run MCR

Various

Saturdays09:005km

Women-only running community focused on building confidence. All abilities welcome. Free coached sessions with qualified run leaders.

WomenBeginner
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