About Us
Manchester Frontrunners (MFR for short) is part of the International Front Runners network of LGBTQ+ running clubs. We were the second such club to be founded in the UK after London Frontrunners, and many more have followed in our wake.
Since our founding in 2005, we’ve grown to approximately 150 members, and while the majority of our members are from the LGBTQ+ community, we are open to everyone. Whether you're here to train for races, increase your fitness, or simply to meet likeminded people, we welcome and cater for all running abilities.
Our Runs
At our running club, we are always ready to welcome new members. Whether you're a gentle jogger or fast-paced racer, just starting out or 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!
Our main social runs are on Thursday and Saturday, which we recommend potential members try first. If you're new, we'll pair you up with a buddy who will run at your chosen distance and pace to make you feel extra welcome, and on our Thursday runs, we have a range of pace groups. We also provide Tuesday track sessions for members, featuring interval training for improving speed and running form.
We also take part in a variety of different events, ranging from Parkrun and races (including big local favourites like the Great Manchester Run), as well as community events such as Manchester Pride.
Our Social Side
Running naturally forms an important part of our club, but we also exist as part of the wider LGBTQ+ community in Manchester. We welcome people new to the city, new runners, as well as anyone looking for new friends. For that reason, we have a strong social componet to our running club.
We meet after every run on a Thursday for food, and for brunch on a Saturday at 11:30 am in Chorlton. We also nominate a number of races as our “club races”, and organise a social afterwards to celebrate as well. Even 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.
Want to learn more about running with us?