Make Running Great Again
Winter 2026 · Manchester × London × Birmingham
Run clubs from Manchester, London and Birmingham are coming together for one morning to bring running back to life in the middle of winter.
A 5K through the city, then straight into a party under The Dome: DJ Skadz on the decks, four of the UK's best hosts, games, giveaways and a free tee for every finisher.
Why wait for January? Everyone starts in January. We start now.
THE DAY
10:00 · Arrive – bag drop and a warm-up led by the hosts
10:30 · The 5K – every crew, every pace, one loop
11:10 · Finish – tunnel of noise, tees at the line
11:30 · Afterparty – DJ on, food and drinks out
12:30 · Games – crew challenges and the leaderboard
14:00 · Close – giveaways and crew photos
THE ROUTE
One 5K loop that starts and finishes at The Dome on Quay Street, so the party is waiting the second you cross the line. All paces welcome. Final route to be confirmed.
THE VENUE
The Dome: a glass dome on the roof of the ABC Building, Quay Street, Spinningfields. Indoor dome plus an outdoor roof deck and bar. Rain on the glass, the party underneath. A short walk from Deansgate and Oxford Road.
AFTER THE 5K
On the decks: DJ keeps the Dome moving till the last tune.
Crew games: club vs club challenges, run by the hosts.
Giveaways: partner prizes all afternoon.
Fuel: food, drinks and electrolytes for every finisher.
Optional games for a chance to win: plank-off vs the hosts, wall sit, electrolyte chug, loudest crew, squat hold, and the MRGA logo wall.
THE LINE-UP
With the best hosts and DJ in Manchester!
THE CREWS
ROCUP, Gymbusy, Side Quests, Run It Up (RIU), SEA92, plus more crews from across the UK, announced soon.
THE TEE
The Winter '26 MRGA tee, free at the finish line. Pick your size when you register.
HOW TO GET IN
Entry is free, but every runner needs their own ticket. Register and your personal QR ticket lands in your inbox. Add it to Apple or Google Wallet, then scan in at The Dome on the day. One code, one runner. Once tickets are gone, a waitlist opens.
Rain. Cold. Dark. We run anyway.
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