Gaz’s Manchester Football Running Tour

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.