A Harry Styles-themed running event is coming to Manchester

A Harry Styles-themed running event, ‘Styles-Athon,’ is coming to Manchester later this year.

Styles-Athon is set to be an action packed event, centring around all things Harry Styles – there’ll even be a live tribute performance and DJs blasting some of our favourite songs.

This event is brought to us by Run Fanatics, a group that focuses on creating memorable, themed running events, maintaining that ‘it’s not about how far or fast you run, it’s about how much fun you have.’

Styles-Athon is open to all abilities, with Run Fanatics priding themselves on inclusivity and their welcoming sense of community, offering both 5k and 10k routes to either walk, dance or run around. No matter what the running ability, this is a great day out for all Harry lovers.

Having successfully hosted other music-led events such as a Swift-Athon and an ABBA themed run in Manchester, we’re excited to have them back and keep the energy in Heaton Park ‘Watermelon Sugar’ high.

Why not try something new and contribute to a good cause while you’re at it – runners are welcome to run in support of a charity of their choosing.

Finally, some real motivation – run like you’re chasing Harry Styles.

What you can expect from Styles-Athon:

• Live Harry Styles tribute performance and warm-up
• DJ and professional sound team
• Music guides running the course to keep the energy high
• Exclusively Harry Styles music throughout the event
• 5K and 10K routes
• Free professional event photos
• Chip-timed race with official results
• Exclusive Harry Styles finisher’s medal

Timings:

• 9am – 10am – Harry Styles tribute performance in the event village as runners arrive
• 10am – 10.10am – Harry Styles tribute to lead the warm-up hosted at the start area
• 10.15am – 10.25am – Getting race ready and walk to the start line
• 10.30am – 12pm – Race begins, with most runners finished by midday

Styles-Athon will be set up for around 1,000 attendees and is taking place in Heaton Park, on Saturday 19 September 2026.

Sign up HERE for either 5k and 10k options, tickets available from £29.99.

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