Gaz’s Manchester Football Running Tour

Manchester Football History Guided Running Tour

Join a guided running tour in Manchester designed for football fans and runners interested in the city’s sporting heritage.

Highlights

• Explore Manchester's football history with a guided running tour
• Run at a relaxed pace with regular stops for stories and photos
• Learn about the origins of Manchester United and Manchester City
• Hear about the Busby Babes and the Munich Air Disaster
• Discover Manchester's role in modern football broadcasting

Description

Join sports broadcaster and football commentator Gaz Drinkwater for a guided running tour through Manchester's football landmarks. This social run combines football history, culture, storytelling, and sightseeing across key sites that shaped the global game.

The tour starts at the National Football Museum and finishes at MediaCity, visiting notable locations such as the Northern Quarter, St Peter’s Square, Castlefield, and Old Trafford.

Along the route, hear detailed stories about the origins of Manchester United and Manchester City, the Busby Babes and the Munich Air Disaster, the 1999 Treble-winning season, Aguero’s title-winning goal in 2012, local football culture and rivalries, and the city’s influence on modern football broadcasting.

The pace is relaxed and conversational, with regular stops for storytelling, photos, and discussion.

Includes

• Guided running tour
• Stories and insights about Manchester's football history
• Visits to key football heritage locations

Excludes

• Transportation to the starting point
• Food and drinks

Important Information

• Participants should be comfortable running continuously for 15–20 minutes between stops
• This is a Pay What You Feel experience

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance and wear comfortable running shoes. The best time to join is in mild weather for an enjoyable running experience.