Manchester Regional Arena is the perfect place for those looking to take their first steps into athletics or take training up a level. Our impressive indoor and outdoor athletics tracks have hosted Olympic champions and some of the most exciting national competitions in recent years!
Everybody is welcome on our tracks. We have pay as you go sessions or for juniors when not look at one of our lessons and courses?
To ensure you and other users are safe, please adhere to our safety rules and etiquette when using the tracks and infield. Non compliance may result in termination of your session
1. Under 16s need to be actively supervised by a competent adult or coach
2. Always run in an anticlockwise direction
3. Always look left and right before crossing the track (treat the track as a road)
4. Be respectful of other athletes. Always warm up and train within the correct lane, relevant to your chosen discipline and training speed
5.No standing or idling is permitted on the track. Move to the outside lane and leave the track immediately at the conclusion of your activity
6. If you’re approaching someone at speed, alert them of your presence by calling out “track” - always provide plenty of warning and space when passing
7. The grass in-field area (Throwing and Jumping areas) is out of bounds, apart from where an Athlete is training under the supervision of a qualified Athletics coach. Never cross the in-field as a short cut
8. Athletics equipment is only permitted to be used under the supervision of a qualified coach. Coaches are responsible for setting up equipment and undertaking pre-use inspections
9. Throws must only take place in the dedicated areas (i.e. hammer throws in a hammer cage)
10. Please return and secure equipment back in storage after use
11. Spectators must remain outside the track perimeter whilst sessions are in progress
12. Do not store personal belongings within the track perimeter
13. Earphones and mobile devices are not to be used whilst using the track or taking part in field activities
All rules are based on England Athletics code of practice for training and competition.
Coaches and clubs are advised take to out appropriate insurance cover, in relation to the activities they are overseeing. GLL accepts no responsibility for the damage, loss or failure of any Athletics Equipment; nor any injury arising out of its use.
Funetics is a programme which provides athletics sessions to help 4-11 year old children learn, develop and practise running, jumping and throwing skills all year round, for a healthy and confident future.
Helping children to have fun whilst getting active, funetics provides a safe, fun and nurturing environment for children to develop fundamental movement skills and confidence to help support them in different sports in the future.
Funetics reflects the requirements of the National Curriculum Key Stage 1 and 2 to inspire all young pupils to succeed and excel in competitive sports and other physically demanding activities.
A fun way to get fit and learn the fundamentals of agility, balance and coordination. Offering a great social environment, all delivered in our superb indoor and outdoor arenas. A programme full of games and awards, led by minimum level 2 UKA coaches.
We run two groups for different ages:
Progression to our advanced programme is available
From just £26 per month
Our outdoor arena boasts an eight lane 400m track with covered seating for 6,500 spectators.
The indoor athletics hall has a 200m banked running track and a six lane 60m sprint track. Specially designed nets cater for throw events and there are also facilities for pole vault, high jump and long jump.
We have timetabled sessions for those that are already experienced in athletics and are able to use the facilities without a coach. Available facilities include indoor 60m & 200m tracks, outdoor 100m & 400m tracks, long jump, high jump, throwing cages and pole vault. You can pay as you go.
Take a look at the sessions we have available - you can click to book from our timetable page.
We run Inclusive Athletics sessions on a Monday and Friday, from 6pm to 7pm. No need to book, you can just drop in.
As the home for Athletics in Manchester, several clubs use our outstanding facilities on a daily basis. If you are interested in getting involved in activities, take a look at the clubs below, along with details of training days and how to get in touch.
Training Day: Monday
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Training Day: Wednesday
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Training Day: Friday (alternate weeks)
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Manchester Harriers & AC is a thriving, friendly club. We have over 300 members from the age of 7 upwards, and welcome new members of all abilities.
Training Day - Thursday
Training Time - 7pm - 8pm
Belle Vue Racers, established in 1989 is a UK Athletics-affiliated running club based at the Manchester Regional Arena. A small, friendly, community club, with members from all walks of life.
They take part in many races, both local and further afield, on the road, the trails, through cross-country and even over the occasional fell. Sessions come with no pressure, only encouragement! No pressure however, only encouragement! Drop by and say “Hello” sometime! You’d be very welcome.
Training Day: Tuesday
Training Time: 7.00pm - 8.30pm
Manchester YMCA Harriers are one of the longest established running clubs in the UK at over 130 years old! They are affiliated to England Athletics and frequently take part in races and other running events. They also have club championships in cross-country, road, fell and track disciplines, and particularly enjoy taking part in events where they can run as a team!
Training Day - Monday
Training Time - 7pm - 9pm
Training Day - Thursday
Training Time - 7pm - 9pm
We take part in Track & Field, Cross Country, Indoor Meetings & Sports Hall. We cover all age groups and everyone is made welcome. Sessions include sprints & endurance. The track has throwing facilities which are also used. For the younger members we specialise in Sports Hall. We are governed by England Athletics.
