Gaz’s Manchester Football Running Tour
ID: GYG1364956-2083058
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Discover Manchester's football history on a guided running tour. Learn about Manchester United and Manchester City's origins, and the locations that made Manchester the worlds football capital
Join sports broadcaster and football commentator Gaz Drinkwater for a unique guided running tour through the world’s football capital. This relaxed, social run combines football history, culture, storytelling, and sightseeing as you explore the places that helped shape the global game.
Start at the National Football Museum and finish at MediaCity, visiting key locations connected to Manchester’s football heritage, including the Northern Quarter, St Peter’s Square, Castlefield, and Old Trafford.
Along the way, hear stories of Manchester United and Manchester City’s origins, the Busby Babes and Munich Air Disaster, the Treble-winning 1999 season, Aguero’s dramatic title-winning goal in 2012, Manchester’s football culture, rivalries, and global influence, and the city’s role in modern football broadcasting.
Run at a relaxed conversational pace with regular stops for stories, photos, and discussion.
Highlights
- Explore Manchester's football history on a guided running tour
- Run at a relaxed pace with regular stops for stories and photos
- Learn about Manchester United and Manchester City's origins
- Hear about the Busby Babes and the Munich Air Disaster
- Discover Manchester's role in modern football broadcasting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Participants should be comfortable running continuously for around 15–20 minutes between stops.
This is a Pay What You Feel experience.
INCLUDED
- Guided running tour
- Stories and insights about Manchester's football history
- Visits to key football heritage locations
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Food and drinks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
