Public art & sculpture · North West England
The Runner
In or near Manchester.
The Runner — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Gerald England — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashburys · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Runner is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Runner is a piece of public art located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its distinctive design and serves as a landmark within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.4839, -2.2029
- District
- Manchester
- Parish
- Manchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- M11 3FF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Manchester Central
- Nearest railway station
- Ashburys — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/10052330092 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Runner?
- The Runner is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode M11 3FF), in the parish of Manchester, unparished area.
- What is The Runner?
- The Runner — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Runner?
- The nearest railway station is Ashburys, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode M11 3FF.
- Is The Runner free to visit?
- Yes, The Runner is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Runner?
- The nearest railway station is Ashburys, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode M11 3FF.