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Running Clubs in Manchester

A thriving run club scene from Castlefield to Didsbury

8 clubs 8 beginner-friendly

Tuesdays(2 clubs)

Manchester Run Club

Verified

City Centre

Mixed

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.

📍 Meeting Point

Piccadilly Gardens

Tuesdays18:305-10km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Pub

Didsbury Runners

Verified

Didsbury

Mixed

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

📍 Meeting Point

Didsbury Park

Tuesdays18:455-10km
Beginner friendly Dogs OKPost-run: Pub

Wednesdays(2 clubs)

Manchester Road Runners

Verified

Castlefield

Mixed

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.

📍 Meeting Point

The Wharf pub, Castlefield

Wednesdays18:305-10km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Pub

runtheworldMCR

Verified

Salford

Relaxed

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

📍 Meeting Point

Media City, Salford Quays

Wednesdays19:005km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Coffee

Thursdays(1 club)

Manchester YMCA Harriers

Verified

City Centre

Mixed

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.

📍 Meeting Point

Outside the Y Club, Manchester

Thursdays18:305-8km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Coffee

Saturdays(2 clubs)

Manchester Frontrunners

Verified

City Centre

Mixed

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

📍 Meeting Point

Sackville Gardens

Saturdays10:005-7km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Coffee

These Girls Can Run MCR

Various

Relaxed

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

📍 Meeting Point

Changes weekly - check Instagram

Saturdays09:005km
Beginner friendlyPost-run: Coffee

Sundays(1 club)

Chorlton Runners

Verified

Chorlton

Mixed

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

📍 Meeting Point

Chorlton Park

Sundays09:005-15km
Beginner friendly Dogs OKPost-run: Brunch

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