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Gaz’s Manchester Football Running Tour
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Gaz Drinkwater
Duration
1h 30min
Meeting point
National Football Museum
Languages
English
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
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
Tour Details
Distance: Approximately 7 km
Duration: 75–90 minutes
Pace: Easy, social pace suitable for most runners
Start: National Football Museum
Finish: MediaCity
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.
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
Tour Details
Distance: Approximately 7 km
Duration: 75–90 minutes
Pace: Easy, social pace suitable for most runners
Start: National Football Museum
Finish: MediaCity
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.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- MediaCityUK
- National Football Museum
- Old Trafford
On arrival
You will find me outside the front entrance of the National Football Museum.
Things to note
Guests should be comfortable jogging for 15 minutes. Guests are encouraged to bring their own water.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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