BBC Morning Live Couch to 5K 2026

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BBC Morning Live Couch to 5K 2026
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About

BBC Morning Live and Great Run are teaming up to give you the chance to run a bespoke 5K race as part of the Great Manchester Run. If you've been following the Couch to 5K programme on Morning Live now is your chance to put all your training to work!
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BBC Morning Live Couch to 5K
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Calendar
Sun, May 31, 2026
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Where and when

Location
Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1TZ, UK
Start times
Sunday, May 31, 2026
BBC Morning Live Couch to 5K: 12:15 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for BBC Morning Live Couch to 5K 2026
BBC Morning Live Couch to 5K
Distance
5km
free

Route information

A 5K course starting at Media City UK in Salford, running east along the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run course, finishing at the iconic finish line next to the Beethan Town on Deansgate.

What's included

  • T-shirt
  • Medal
  • Bottled Water
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How to get there

Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1TZ, UK
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We recommend using public transport to travel to and from this event.
The nearest Metro Link tram stop is Imperial War Museum or Media City.

Event day logistics

Minimum age: 16 years
Your race number and t shirt will be sent to you in advance of the event and you must wear these at the event.
There will be no entries taken on the day.
There will be no baggage facilities at this event. You must carry all belonging with you at all times.
Start Location
The start is located by the Imperial War Museum

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