Where can I run a 5K in Manchester?

Skamper lists 17 5K running routes in and around Manchester, each with a map, elevation profile and downloadable GPX file.

Are these 5K routes free to use?

Yes. Every route on Skamper is free to view and download, and you can navigate it in the app.

Are the routes exactly 5 kilometres?

We include routes between 4.8km and 5.2km, so each one is close enough to 5K for parkrun-pace training and time trials.

5K · Manchester

5K running routes in Manchester

17 5 kilometre routes in Manchester — each with a map, elevation profile and free GPX download. Ideal for parkrun pace, a lunchtime loop or a weekly 5K habit.

There are a couple of dozen 5K routes around Manchester, mainly on paved surfaces, so your road shoes will be fine. Most of them are pretty flat, with around 20m of ascent on average.

If you fancy something with a bit more climbing, Manchester Reddish Vale 5 has around 45m of ascent. For a flatter run, try the Fletcher Moss parkrun course.

All runs in Manchester All 5K routes

5K routes in Manchester

4.8 km

Alexandra Park Laps

Manchester, England

Ascent 0m

4.8 km

Boggart Hole Clough

Manchester, England

Ascent 21m

5.1 km

Chorlton 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 0m

5.1 km

Chorlton Urban 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 0m

5.0 km

Deansgate Canal 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 0m

5.1 km

Fallowfield 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 10m

5.0 km

Fletcher Moss parkrun course

Didsbury, Greater Manchester

Ascent 9m

5.0 km

Heaton Park 5

Bury, England

Ascent 33m

5.1 km

KPMG Manchester 5

Manchester

Ascent 31m

5.0 km

Levenshulme 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 10m

5.0 km

Manchester Canal 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 21m

5.1 km

Manchester Reddish Vale 5

Stockport, England

Ascent 45m

5.0 km

North Reddish 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 10m

5.0 km

Prestwich Bank Urban 5

Prestwich, England

Ascent 33m

5.0 km

River Mersey & Water Park

Trafford, England

Ascent 0m

5.0 km

Sale Canal 5

Sale, England

Ascent 0m

4.9 km

Salford Quays 5

Salford, England

Ascent 0m

5K routes near Manchester (within 16km)

5.0 km

Worsley Particroft

Salford, England

Ascent 0m

5.1 km

Bredbury and The Goyt

Stockport, England

Ascent 35m

4.9 km

Peel Hall road 5

Manchester, England

Ascent 10m

5.2 km

Woodley River and Canal Loop

Stockport, England

Ascent 13m

5.0 km

Altrincham Canal 5

Altrincham, England

Ascent 0m

4.8 km

Lady Brook

Stockport, England

Ascent 11m

5K routes in nearby towns

Salford (14)Stretford (6)Sale (5)Denton (3)Stockport (3)Cheadle (3)Macclesfield (5)Alsager (3)

5K running in Manchester — common questions

Where can I run a 5K in Manchester?: Skamper lists 17 5K running routes in and around Manchester, each with a map, elevation profile and downloadable GPX file.
Are these 5K routes free to use?: Yes. Every route is free to view and download, and you can navigate it turn by turn in the Skamper app.
Are the routes exactly 5 kilometres?: We include routes between 4.8km and 5.2km, so each is close enough to 5K for parkrun-pace training and time trials.