Run through Manchester’s football history with sports broadcaster Gaz Drinkwater. Stories, landmarks and an easy-paced run.

Experience Manchester’s football history on the move.

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 we explore the places that helped shape the global game.

Starting at the National Football Museum and finishing at MediaCity, we’ll visit key locations connected to Manchester’s football heritage, including the Northern Quarter, St Peter’s Square, Castlefield and Old Trafford.

Along the way you’ll 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

The city’s role in modern football broadcasting

This isn’t a race. We’ll run at a relaxed conversational pace with regular stops for stories, photos and discussion.

Tour Details

Distance: Approximately 7 km

Duration: 75–90 minutes

Pace: Easy, social pace suitable for most runners

Start: National Football Museum

Finish: MediaCity

Group Size: Limited places available

Perfect for:

Visiting football fans

Tourists looking for a unique Manchester experience

Runners who enjoy exploring new cities

Manchester United and Manchester City supporters

Anyone interested in football history and culture

Participants should be comfortable running continuously for around 15–20 minutes between stops.

Your Guide

Gaz Drinkwater is a sports presenter, commentator and podcast host. He has covered football from the National League to the Premier League and has spent years telling the stories that make Manchester the football capital of the world.

Description supplied by the event organiser.