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Manchester Frontrunners Manchester Frontrunners (MFR for short) are part of International Frontrunners, a network of LGBT running clubs all over the world.

Your friendly, inclusive LGBTQ+ run club in Manchester, UK, with three runs per week. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ
Check out our links to learn more about our runs and joining us! Find out more about the international network of Frontrunners running clubs by clicking on their web site: www.frontrunners.org. The Manchester club was formed in 2005, and has been growing ever since. We now have approximately 120 members, and whilst the majority of our members are from the LGBT Community, we are open to everyone. We welcome and cater for all ability of runners, whether youโ€™re just starting out or a seasoned long distance runner. We actively encourage and welcome new members, no matter what level you are at, be it run-a-bit-walk-a-bit, jogging, running, racing or even training for your umpteenth marathon, we genuinely have people at all abilities, so youโ€™ll easily find someone to help you move to that next goal! We also take part in many races throughout the year, from Saturday Park runs, cross country, the big events such as Manchester 10K, right through to marathons along the way. We also offer a track session every Tuesday to help improve your running technique. Running forms an important part of our club, but we exist as part of the LGBT community in Manchester. We welcome new people to Manchester, new runners, or those looking for a club that will introduce them to new friends. Our social side is therefore as important as our running. We meet after every run on a Thursday for food, and for brunch on a Saturday at 11:30 in Chorlton. We also nominate a number of races our โ€œclub racesโ€, and organise a social to celebrate as well. Donโ€™t worry if you havenโ€™t run, youโ€™re more than welcome to come and join us for food and a drink. We also put on other socials, such as bowling, picnics and walks in the country. Look on our page for all events.

A bonus  โ€ฆas MCR Half wasnโ€™t the only half marathon our members did this weekend! ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒˆWell done to Matt and Vince for comp...
05/10/2026

A bonus โ€ฆas MCR Half wasnโ€™t the only half marathon our members did this weekend! ๐Ÿ…๐ŸŒˆ

Well done to Matt and Vince for completing the Lincoln Half Marathon. Though it may have had a challenging hill in the middle, Matt made an impressive half marathon debut and Vince snagged a PB, both coming in under 90 minutes! ๐Ÿฅณ

Meanwhile, visiting Spainโ€™s Basque Country, Borja tackled the San Sebastiรกn Half Marathon, followed by a dip in the sea! Well done! ๐ŸŒŠ

From one corner of Europe to another (but still by the sea): well done to Ross and Joe took on the Malmรถ Half Marathon in Sweden! ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช

Back in the UK (but not England ๐Ÿ˜œ), well done to James for tackling the Cardiff Half Marathon! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ

And last but certainly not least, well done to Jack for taking on the Potters โ€˜Arf Marathon in Stoke-on-Trent! ๐Ÿญ

A bumper  โ€ฆbut what more do you expect with MCR Half? ๐Ÿ˜œThere were a couple of PBs, happy smiles, and just as importantly...
05/10/2026

A bumper โ€ฆbut what more do you expect with MCR Half? ๐Ÿ˜œ

There were a couple of PBs, happy smiles, and just as importantly, a new club record for a half marathon from our member Alex! ๐Ÿฅณ Well done to all our club members who took part!

Saturday run with Manchester Frontrunners = done โœ… Thursdays may be our clubโ€™s biggest run of the week, but our Saturday...
03/10/2026

Saturday run with Manchester Frontrunners = done โœ…

Thursdays may be our clubโ€™s biggest run of the week, but our Saturday runs (also with approximately 5, 7.5, and 10K options) have a certain something, taking in some lovely scenery by the Mersey nature reserves and followed by brunch. โ˜•๏ธ Fancy joining us? Head to the link in our comments to learn more about what to expect on your first run with us! ๐Ÿ˜€

An absolutely epic   from Manchester Frontrunners! ๐Ÿ…โ›ฐ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ This weekend didnโ€™t just see some of our members head to the tra...
28/09/2026

An absolutely epic from Manchester Frontrunners! ๐Ÿ…โ›ฐ๏ธ๐ŸŒˆ

This weekend didnโ€™t just see some of our members head to the training weekend in Ambleside. We saw them take on a range of eventsโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ… Well done to Stan for getting a marathon PB at the Loch Ness Marathon, where he was greeted at the finish with not just a medal, but free soup and a sighting from Nessie! ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ ๐Ÿฆ•

๐Ÿ… Well done to Mitesh for completing his first ever ultra, the 5 Valleys Ultra, just a short distance from our training weekend base in the Lake District!

๐Ÿ… Well done as well to our ultra king Gary for completing another ultra, the Cheshire Ring 100! With five GB Ultras under his belt this year, he got the Grand Slam belt buckle to prove it!

๐Ÿ… Also well done to Stuie for taking on the Preston 10K in lovely Lancashire!

๐Ÿ… And finally, well done to Stephen who completed the Sheffield 10K with his partner! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Ambling round Ambleside with Manchester Frontrunners! ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐ŸŒˆThis weekend saw some of us swap the streets of Manchester for t...
27/09/2026

Ambling round Ambleside with Manchester Frontrunners! ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐ŸŒˆ

This weekend saw some of us swap the streets of Manchester for the shores of Windermere in the Lake District on our run clubโ€™s autumn training weekend to Ambleside. Full of scenic long runs, yoga, some dips in Windermere (๐Ÿฅถ), and maybe a cheeky pub visit or two. ๐Ÿป Well done to all who came along, and see you for the next one next spring (location TBC).

Not much to see, just a load of lovely runners looking even lovelier in the sunset glow at the start of our Thursday run...
25/09/2026

Not much to see, just a load of lovely runners looking even lovelier in the sunset glow at the start of our Thursday run this week! ๐ŸŒ…

Fancy joining our LGBTQ+ run club in Manchester for a run sometime soon? Message us via our website (link below) for more information! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

https://www.manchesterfrontrunners.org/join-us/your-first-run-with-us

Today is Bi Visibility Day! ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™Today is a day to celebrate and raise awareness of bi+ people, though as an LGBTQ+ run cl...
23/09/2026

Today is Bi Visibility Day! ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™

Today is a day to celebrate and raise awareness of bi+ people, though as an LGBTQ+ run club, we at Manchester Frontrunners strive to do this everyday!

The pun may be corny, but this slogan that appeared on one of our Pride parade placards this year perfectly sums up how we feel about our bi+ members and friends. Today and everyday, weโ€™re sending our love to bi+ people everywhere! ๐Ÿ˜€

A   bursting with Pride! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ๐Ÿ… Saturday saw our members Marc, Daniel, Jimmy, James and Gary all take part in the L...
21/09/2026

A bursting with Pride! ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

๐Ÿ… Saturday saw our members Marc, Daniel, Jimmy, James and Gary all take part in the London Pride 10K, hosted by our good friends London Frontrunners! Well done to you all, and we hope you had a great time!

๐Ÿ… Well done as well to Chris P, Matt, Vince, Joe J, and Chris B, who all took on the Warrington 10K on Sunday. Special congratulations to Vince in particular who got a 10K PB!

๐Ÿ… And last but not least, well done to Joe N who not only ran, but swum and cycled too, at his first multisport event at Woodhall Spa Sprint Triathlon!

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