Gaz’s Manchester Football Running Tour

1 h 30 min Free cancellation

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About this activity

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

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gaz Drinkwater

Ages: Children (8–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided Running Tour

Not included

Not included: Bottled water

Itinerary

National Football Museum

15 min

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.
Northern Quarter

15 min

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.
St Peter's Square

15 min

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.
Castlefield Bowl

15 min

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.
Old Trafford

15 min

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.
MediaCityUK

15 min

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.