Manchester Frontrunners

Manchester Frontrunners Manchester Frontrunners is an LGBTQ+ running club and part of International Frontrunners Our social side is therefore as important as our running.

Manchester Frontrunners (MFR for short) are part of International Frontrunners, a network of LGBT running clubs all over the world. 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 you’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 you’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. 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 “club races”, and organise a social to celebrate as well. Don’t worry if you haven’t run, you’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 second  ! 🏅🥳The Great Manchester Run wasn’t the only race our members got up to. Well done to Stan and Mitesh fo...
01/06/2026

A bonus second ! 🏅🥳

The Great Manchester Run wasn’t the only race our members got up to. Well done to Stan and Mitesh for completing the Stockholm Marathon, as well as Oonagh and Rachel for doing the OMM Lite orienteering race in the Lake District! 🥳 Great work on very different events!

What’s greater than the Great Manchester Run? Our runners smashing it, that’s what! 😜🏳️‍🌈🏅🏳️‍⚧️In the first of two   pos...
01/06/2026

What’s greater than the Great Manchester Run? Our runners smashing it, that’s what! 😜🏳️‍🌈🏅🏳️‍⚧️

In the first of two posts today, we’re sharing some pics of our runners who took on the Great Manchester Run this Saturday, either the half marathon or the OG Manchester 10K. Some great running, and we hear there were some PBs were scored! 🔥 Well done to all! 🥳

A hot and sunny   ☀️🏳️‍🌈🏅🏳️‍⚧️Well done to Brad and James for completing the Cheshire 10K yesterday! Both did well, but ...
25/05/2026

A hot and sunny ☀️🏳️‍🌈🏅🏳️‍⚧️

Well done to Brad and James for completing the Cheshire 10K yesterday! Both did well, but we’ve got to give kudos to Brad who managed a PB in spite of the warm conditions! 🔥

MFR do Alexandra Parkrun / Pride on the Range 🏃🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏃We’ve been kicking off the Bank Holiday weekend with both our m...
23/05/2026

MFR do Alexandra Parkrun / Pride on the Range 🏃🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏃

We’ve been kicking off the Bank Holiday weekend with both our monthly club Parkrun visit to Alexandra Parkrun, and then representing at the first of the local neighbourhood grassroots of the season: ! 😍

Well done to all who ran this morning or who’ve been flying the flags loud and proud this afternoon at Pride on the Range, making ourselves known as the run club for LGBTQ+ people and allies in Manchester! 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Cheeky photo pause by some of our run groups this evening 📸Well done to our runners this Thursday evening. Fancy coming ...
21/05/2026

Cheeky photo pause by some of our run groups this evening 📸

Well done to our runners this Thursday evening. Fancy coming for a run with our LGBTQ+ run club in Manchester? With distances between 5K and 10K, as well as different pace groups, we’ve got something for everyone. Message us if you want to come along!

Spring/summer = midweek race season! ☀️🏃With lighter nights, some of our runners have been able to take part in local mi...
21/05/2026

Spring/summer = midweek race season! ☀️🏃

With lighter nights, some of our runners have been able to take part in local midweek evening races over the past couple of weeks, many hosted by other running clubs. We’ve seen:

👟 Mel, Vince and Matt at the Quarry Bank 10K Trail

👟 John at the Offerton 5 (hosted by Stockport Harriers & AC )

👟 Mel and Emily at the Mad Hatter Trail Race (hosted by Belle Vue Racers)

Well done to you all, and thank you for supporting local grassroots races! 👏

A few random snaps from before this week’s Thursday runs…plus a quick photo on the route by our 50 minute 10K group! 📸 F...
15/05/2026

A few random snaps from before this week’s Thursday runs…plus a quick photo on the route by our 50 minute 10K group! 📸

Fancy joining friendly faces like these? We run several times a week, and with new routes on Thursday for summer and various distance and pace groups between 5 and 10K, there’s no better time to join our LGBTQ+ run club here in Manchester. Just message or email us at [email protected] for more information. 🏳️‍🌈❤️🏳️‍⚧️

Calling all women, non-binary, and trans+ runners in Manchester: it’s the return of our special “Cake and Pootle” runs o...
14/05/2026

Calling all women, non-binary, and trans+ runners in Manchester: it’s the return of our special “Cake and Pootle” runs on Sunday 24th May! 😀

Come and enjoy a gently paced “pootle” run with like-minded people from Manchester’s LGBTQ+ run club, followed by some coffee and cake! This time we’ll be at Heaton Park, meeting at the Lakeside Café at 10:50 am for an 11 am start. As well as members, this run is open to anyone who identifies as a woman or as a non-binary or trans+ person. If you’re interested, please message us either over social media or by email at [email protected]. 😀

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Manchester
M14 7

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6:45pm - 8pm
Thursday 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 11:30am

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