Local Running Resources
MANCHESTER · TAMESIDE · STOCKPORT
Local running resources
My favourite running groups, parkruns and races around Tameside, Stockport and Manchester. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next challenge, there's something here for you.
RUNNING GROUPS
Friendly local running groups
Running with other people is one of the best ways to stay motivated. These are two groups I run with and recommend.
MON & WED · 6:30PM · FREE
Hyde Running Community (HRC)
A fantastic and friendly local running community, and I'm lucky to be one of the run leaders. There are groups for all abilities and regular Couch to 5K groups.
Meets every Monday and Wednesday at 6:30pm at Hyde Leisure Centre, Walker Lane, Hyde SK14 5PL.
FRIDAYS · 6:30PM · SOCIAL
Friday Night Runners
A lovely social group at a nice easy pace, with either a 5K run or a 2-mile walk every Friday. All abilities are welcome and nobody gets left behind.
Meet at 6:30pm at the Little Chap pub, Two Trees Lane, Haughton Green, Denton M34 7AJ, then head back afterwards for a free chip butty!
PARKRUNS
Local parkruns
Free, timed 5K runs every Saturday at 9am. Register once, bring your barcode and you can run, jog, walk or volunteer at any of them.
MANCHESTER
Heaton parkrun
In Heaton Park, the biggest park in Greater Manchester, with rolling hills and views to the Pennines. It's one of my regular Saturday runs.
STOCKPORT
Woodbank parkrun
In Woodbank Park, starting at the Stockport Harriers athletics track.
HYDE
Hyde parkrun
At Hyde Park on Park Road, Hyde SK14 2LN.
STOCKPORT
Bramhall parkrun
At Bramhall Park in the south of Stockport, handy for Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme and Hazel Grove.
STALYBRIDGE
Stamford Park parkrun
In Stamford Park, the 64-acre Victorian park with two lakes on the Ashton and Stalybridge border.
NEW TO PARKRUN?
How to get started
Register for free on the parkrun website, print your barcode and just turn up. Walkers are welcome, and there's always someone at the back.
LOCAL RACES
Races worth training for
Looking for a goal? These local races are great targets, whether you want your first finish or a new PB.
EVERY APRIL · 26.2 MILES
Manchester Marathon
One of the UK's biggest marathons, with a famously flat and fast course.
EVERY MAY · 10K
Great Manchester Run
A brilliant first 10K or PB attempt through the city streets.
EVERY DECEMBER · 10 MILES
Stockport 10
A classic, hilly 10-miler starting and finishing at Woodbank Park.
Want a plan for your race? See my marathon training plans or bespoke training plans.
1:1 COACHING NEAR YOU
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