Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race December 2027

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£10 – £30(+ 5% booking fee)

Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race December 2027

Name: Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race December 2027
Start: 2027-12-12T09:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-12-12T12:30:00+00:00
Location: Heaton Park

Date

Sunday, 12 December 2027

Start Times

09:30HM
10:0010k
10:105k
12:00Junior

Location

Heaton Park

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Race Entry Summary

£26(+ 5% booking fee)

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10K

£28(+ 5% booking fee)

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Half Marathon

£30(+ 5% booking fee)

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Juniors

£10(+ 5% booking fee)

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RunThrough Foundation Place

(No fundraising required)

£80(+ 5% booking fee)

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Event Video

About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

Join us for the Run Heaton Park 5k, 10k, Half Marathon & Junior Race on Sunday 12th December 2027!

Located just north of Manchester, Heaton Park is a brilliant setting for a winter race day. Its scenic open parkland and iconic Grade I listed neoclassical 18th-century house create the perfect backdrop for runners taking on the 5k, 10k or Half Marathon, with a Junior Race making it a great day out for all ages.

Race Day Schedule

9:30amHalf Marathon
10:00am10k
10:10am5k
12:00pmJuniors

With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.

You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.

Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day.

We look forward to seeing you on the start line.

Event Location: Manchester M25 2SW, UK

The Route

5k route

Distance: 5k
Elev Gain: 64 m

Junior route

Our Partners

Event Information

The course is all on the tarmac paths within the park. This is an undulating and tough course.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish.

Address

Heaton Park, Middleton Road, Higher Blackley, M25 2SW

Getting There

By Car: Use any of the following sat nav postcodes to entrances around the park. In brackets is the estimated walk time from the start line.M25 2GT: St Margaret’s Road entrance (12 mins)

M25 2SW: Middleton Road entrance (10 mins)

M25 2SW: Smithy Lodge entrance (12 mins)

M25 0DL: Sheepfoot Lane entrance (12 mins)

M25 1SS: Metrolink Entrance (14 Mins)

M25 1JH: Grand Lodge (20 mins)

By Public transport: Metrolink offers Park and Ride car parks right across the tram network which are free to use for Metrolink customers.

The Park and Rides at Bury Interchange, Radcliffe and Whitefield offer a quick and easy way to get to Heaton Park and Bowker Vale stops, both of which are within walking distance of the park. For times visit www.metrolink.co.uk.

Heaton Park is served by the x35, 59, 90, 135, 149, 156, 164 and 484 buses.

Visit www.tfgm.com/buses for more information and use the Route Explorer to plan your bus journey.

Parking

There is plenty of pay & display parking a few minutes walk from the race start, you can see more details on parking HERE.

Event Village Opens

08:00

Baggage

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

Portaloos at the start/finish

Water & Refreshments

There will be water provided at the 5k point of the race, and there will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal. (Please note the 5k won’t pass a water station on the course).

Race Pack Collection

HM: 8:15 - 9:15

10k: 8:45 - 9:45

5k: 8:55 - 9:55

Warm-Up & Race Start

9:20 HM warm up starts

9:52 5k/10k warm up starts

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish.

Accessibility

Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome. Please remain mindful of other runners and make yourself known if you need to overtake. Dogs are not permitted to run at this event, however spectators are welcome to have their dog within the event village if kept on a lead at all times.