Gaz’s Manchester Football Running Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Explore Manchester's rich football heritage on this unique guided running tour led by sports broadcaster Gaz Drinkwater.

Starting at the National Football Museum and finishing at MediaCity, this relaxed and social run covers approximately 7 km through key locations like Old Trafford and the Northern Quarter.

Along the way, delve into captivating stories about Manchester United and City, including the Busby Babes and dramatic moments like Aguero’s title-winning goal in 2012. This tour is ideal for football fans, tourists, and runners looking for a cultural experience in the heart of the world's football capital.

- Distance: Approximately 7 km, duration of 75–90 minutes
- Easy, conversational pace suitable for most runners
- Limited group size for a personalized experience
- Pay What You Feel pricing at the end of the tour

What's Included

Guided Running Tour
Bottled water

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
National Football Museum

Meet at the front of the museum

End point

We finish on the Media City Piazza, close to coffee shops, bars, and travel directly back to the city centre

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1
    National Football Museum

    Start at the world’s biggest football museum and explore why Manchester became the football capital of the world. Discover how the city’s clubs, players and supporters helped shape the global game.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Run through Manchester’s creative heart and uncover the links between football, music and local culture. Hear stories of fan culture, famous football pubs and the rivalry that divides the city.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    St Peter's Square

    Stand where Manchester celebrated some of football’s greatest triumphs, from Manchester United’s 1999 Treble to Manchester City’s dramatic 2012 Premier League title win.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Explore the industrial birthplace of modern Manchester and learn how the city’s factories, railways and working-class communities helped football grow from a local pastime into a global phenomenon.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Old Trafford

    Visit the home of Manchester United and hear the club’s remarkable story, from its origins as Newton Heath to the Busby Babes, the Munich Air Disaster and the Sir Alex Ferguson era.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Finish at the home of modern sports broadcasting and discover how Manchester became one of the world’s most influential football cities, with matches, stories and personalities reaching millions across the globe every week.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Gaz Drinkwater

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Private and Luxury
Running Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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