Wednesdays
Our Highlight session6:30 pm - The Wharf
Groups for all abilities:
Couch to 5K
3K
5K
7.5K
10K
Intervals
Run at your own pace. We have plenty of Ambassadors to guide you.
Simply turn up to take part, then join us for a post-run drink afterwards!Supporting #SheRaces, we have free period products available during these sessions.We are collecting donations for Manchester Central Foodbank throughout February, please bring your items along to the Wharf!
Sundays10:00 am - The Wharf
Longer, steady group runs put on to help you train for your next half marathon / marathon.Sessions vary per week and are announced on Insta and WhatsApp.Minimum pace ~6:00 minutes per kilometre.
parkrunMonthly Meet-Ups
Every month we host a parkrun meet-up in Manchester, followed by brunch at a local café.All meet-ups are announced on Insta and WhatsApp.
#trailswilltearusapart
We are a group of like-minded people who want to add some mud, hills and fresh air to their weekly training.Join us for monthly hikes and trail runs.
To join our hikes / trail runs you'll need to complete our waiver, which can be found below.
Manchester's #1 Running Experience
Join us every month for a party 5K run through the city centre and help raise money for some fantastic local charities.
Affiliated Membership
Manchester Road Runners is an England Athletics affiliated running club, meaning our members have the option to become affiliated athletes. You don’t have to be registered to run with us, but being a registered athlete brings some great benefits:
Help support MRR and allow us to grow
Entry discounts (minimum £2) on UKA licenced road and multi-terrain events
Discount on all MRR paid socials throughout the year
10% discount on our merchandise
10% discount and free delivery at Sportsshoes.com
Ability to vote in our AGM, where you get a say on who leads the club
Entry to events exclusively available to registered athletes (Cross Country & Trail; national and regional competitions)
Exclusive offers – discounts with various well-known businesses (https://www.englandathletics.org/about-us/our-partners/)
ebulletins including key information on the sport and exclusive registered athlete offers
It costs £27 per year to become affiliated with MRR. Affiliation runs from 1st April until 31st March the following year.
Free Membership
In order to be covered by our insurance, you need to register as a member before attending one of our sessions.Our free membership grants you access to our WhatsApp chats. We have one chat for each part of the club.You also have the option to be added to our mailing list, ensuring you don't miss out on any events.
SOCIALS
We host regular socials throughout the year, ranging from pub crawls and quizzes to sports days against fellow Manchester running clubs.Upcoming socials:
Tuesday 4th March - Pancake Day Social
Wednesday 5th March - MRR Pub Quiz
All details are on Insta and WhatsApp.
THE EMMA HORRELL CANAL 10K
Our Canal 10K race is returning this summer.
Stay tuned for more details!A TRIBUTE TO EMMA HORRELLEmma was a long-standing member of MRR who served on the committee for a number of years.Emma had a heart condition, but still challenged herself as much as she could. She ran to raise money for and awareness of cardiomyopathy, and was a passionate advocate for CRY (Cardiac Risk in the Young).In the wake of Emma's passing, the club completed its fundraising for the defibrillator that is now installed at the back of The Wharf.In tribute to Emma, all profits raised from the Canal 10K will be donated to CRY.Last year's event raised over £900 for the charity.
RACES
We attend races regularly as a club throughout the year, followed by a club social afterwards.
Check out the following upcoming races:
Liverpool Half Marathon / Wilmslow Half Marathon - 23rd March 2025
Manchester Marathon - 27th April 2025
Great Manchester Run - 18th May 2025
We want to know what races you have coming up so we can support or join you!Our Race Secretaries have made the following form to collect any race information from you.
Our lightweight rebranded Ronhill kit has just been ordered
Keep an eye out on our social media regarding additional orders.Standard Technical Fabric
Green/White T-Shirt
£31 / (£27.90 Affiliate)Green/White Vest
£28 / (£25.20 Affiliate) - Check our Bonded Vests!Black/Green Striped T-Shirt
£31 / (£27.90 Affiliate)Bonded Race Vests - Green/White
Ultra featherweight male & female bonded recycled vests.
The men's medium vest weighs 44g.
ABOUT
Founded in 2013 by Chris Rider and Co., we are a free social running club.We are all about inclusivity, aiming to give everyone the opportunity to get fit with like-minded people and meet new friends while doing it. We don’t charge anything to run with us, so just come along and join the fun!
COMMITTEE
Founding Chairman: Chris Rider
Chairman: Thomas Lewis
Secretary: Natasha Leigh Barclay
Treasurer: Craig Hopwood
Welfare Officers: Anna Longjaloux & Chris Rider
Lead Ambassador Manager: John Goacher
Lead Social Secretary: Natasha Leigh Barclay
Social Secretary - Large Events: Sophie De Greenlaw
XC Captain: Daniel Harrison-Croft
Trail Division Captain: Bradley Pascall
Race Secretary: Briony Fagan
Lead Social Media Secretary: Niamh Johnson
Long Run Secretary: Sophie De Greenlaw
Lead Parkrun Secretary: Molly-Glenister-Doyle
Parkrun Secretary: Catherine Kilbane
Lead Canal 10K Organiser: Molly Glenister-Doyle
Club Custodian: William Robinson
Run The Streets: Liam Parker-Worlsey & Sarah Edwards
FEBRUARY
MARCH
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 - Sunday Long Run 10am @ The Wharf 21K |
| 3 | 4 - Pancake day Social 6:30pm @ Fluffy Fluffy Hill Sprints 6:30pm @ Home Cinema | 5 - MRR PUB QUIZ Flagship Wednesday Run 6:30pm @ The Wharf Groups for all abilities: Couch to 5K / 3/5/7.5/10K + Intervals. | 6 | 7 | 8- parkrun Meetup Couch to 5K Graduation 9am Heaton parkrun Trail Division Beginners Trail Run | 9 - Sunday Long Run 10am @ The Wharf 27K |
| 10 | 11 | 12 - Flagship Wednesday Run 6:30pm @ The Wharf Groups for all abilities: 3/5/7.5/10K + Intervals. | 13 | 14 | 15 - parkrun Trip Z parkrun @ The Hague Trail Division Costal Trail Run | 16 - Sunday Long Run 10am @ The Wharf 30K |
| 17 | 18 - Track Session 7:00pm @ Longford park Track | 19 - Flagship Wednesday Run 6:30pm @ The Wharf Groups for all abilities: 3/5/7.5/10K + Intervals. | 20 | 21 | 22 - Trail Division Intro Hike & Intermediate Trail Run | 23 - Liverpool / Wilmslow Half Marathon Sunday Long Run 10am @ The Wharf 33K |
| 24 | 25 | 26 - Flagship Wednesday Run 6:30pm @ The Wharf Groups for all abilities: 3/5/7.5/10K + Intervals. MRR Trip Abroad Information Evening | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 - Sunday Long Run 10am @ The Wharf 35-37K Trail Division Long Hike |
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