www.runwiganfestivals.co.uk

Run Wigan Festival

Name: Run Wigan Festival
Start: 2026-03-15
End: 2026-03-15
Location: Wigan

location_city Wigan

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 15 Mar, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Feel the electric community spirit and unparalleled support of the Run Wigan Festival on Sunday, 15th March 2026, where every stride powers the vital work of charity Joining Jack. Choose your challenge on fully closed roads: tackle the fast and scenic Wigan Half Marathon, embrace the lively 5k, or share the joy of the Family Mile, all starting from the vibrant hub of Mesnes Park. This is more than a race—it’s a town-wide celebration, with live entertainment, a festival atmosphere, and the legendary #JJArmy of volunteers cheering you from start to finish. Run where local heroes are made, with prizes for category winners and the chance to feature in Wigan’s proud sporting story. Secure your spot in an event renowned for its heart, where crossing the line means contributing to an incredible charitable legacy while claiming your well-earned medal.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Mar 16, 2025

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Road running

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09:30

5K

Mar 16, 2025

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Road running

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10:15

Family Mile

Mar 16, 2025

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Road running

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13:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Wigan.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 3.5° / 10.2°

wb_sunny -1.0° / 5.5°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 16.7 /

water_drop 81.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 3.5° / 10.2°

wb_sunny -1.0° / 5.5°

air 16.7 km/h

water_drop 81.5%

About Wigan

Wigan is an industrial town in Greater Manchester in the north of England. It's 17 miles northwest of central Manchester and until 1974 was part of Lancashire. In 2019 the population was 108,000.