Wrapping Up Summer: Manchester Run Club x Soundcore Special Series
This September, we wrapped up the summer in true Manchester Run Club (MRC) style — with a weekend of runs powered by Soundcore and a celebration of our 2nd birthday 🎉
Over three days, runners of all abilities joined us at Exchange Square for a series of community runs designed to showcase everything MRC is about: variety, inclusivity, and good vibes.
The Weekend Rundown
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Friday 5th September – 5K Easy Pace
We kicked things off with a relaxed Friday evening 5K, perfect for shaking off the week and catching up with friends over post-run drinks. -
Saturday 6th September – 7K Mix Pace
Saturday morning brought a little more challenge with a 7K mixed-pace run, finished with well-earned coffees and soft drinks. -
Sunday 7th September – 14K Long Run
The weekend closed with our signature long run — 14km through the streets of Manchester, with our pacers keeping everyone safe and supported.
Across the three days, more than 150 runners joined us, with the first 50 each day getting the chance to test Soundcore’s open-ear headphones — lightweight, comfortable, and perfect for logging miles around the city.
Milestones & Community Wins 💛
This weekend was more than just about the runs. We also celebrated some big milestones and community highlights:
- 2 years of MRC – and what a journey it’s been!
- 7,000+ members now part of our verified Strava community ✅
- A warm welcome to lots of new runners who joined us across the weekend.
Special shoutouts go to:
- Annie, one of our run leads, who welcomed baby Lily this week 💕
- Marv & Aisha, who flew the MRC flag in Helsinki — with Marv placing 6th and Aisha smashing a sub-3:30 PB 👏
- Joe & Joseph, two of our run leads who completed all three runs this weekend!
We were kept fuelled and refreshed by Vitamin Well, and plenty of prizes were won on the ball machine 🎁 — adding even more fun to the celebrations.
What’s Next?
As always, the biggest thanks goes to our run leads who keep MRC moving — keeping everyone safe, motivated, and smiling mile after mile.
MRC is about more than running. It’s about community, energy, and connection. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned marathoner, we’re here to help you explore new distances, paces, and places.
Here’s to the next chapter. See you on the streets soon, MRC family 🐝
