Leading sports nutrition brand, ESN, has partnered with ASICS Manchester Half. ESN is now the Official Sports Nutrition Partner for this year’s event.
As part of the partnership, ESN will be bringing its performance nutrition expertise directly to participants and supporters throughout event weekend. Ahead of event day, the brand will host a Shakeout Run and Carb Loading Event. These events will help participants prepare for the challenge while connecting with the wider running community.
On event day itself, ESN will deliver a range of interactive activations. These will include product sampling, tastings, challenges and consumer engagement opportunities. This will give attendees the chance to experience its sports nutrition range first-hand. Participants and supporters will also have the opportunity to explore ESN’s range of performance nutrition products, including Hydroload, NRGY Gels and GOAT Bars. In addition, they can explore how these products are designed to support every stage of the training journey, from fueling your workouts to enhancing recovery afterwards.
Taking place on Sunday 4th October 2026, ASICS Manchester Half is the biggest half marathon in the region. It continues to attract record numbers of participants each year. A record 32,000 people are set to take on the 13.1-mile course across Greater Manchester on Sunday 4th October. The event is selling out for a third consecutive year.
Since launching in 2016, the event has earned a reputation for its professional delivery, fast and flat route and incredible crowd support. This makes it a favourite amongst participants of all abilities. Traditionally starting and finishing by Old Trafford, the 13.1-mile course celebrates the spirit of Manchester. Moreover, it aims to represent the people and communities that make the city unique.
The partnership forms part of ESN’s continued commitment to supporting athletes at every stage of their journey. Additionally, it helps participants unlock their full potential through science-backed nutrition.
Commenting on the partnership, Philipp Markmann, General Manager at ESN said:
“We’re proud to partner with the ASICS Manchester Half as the Official Sports Nutrition Partner. Running continues to grow in popularity because it reflects something many people are looking for today: an accessible way to challenge themselves, build healthy routines, and make consistent progress.
At ESN, we develop products alongside athletes who perform at the highest level. However, we see the same mindset far beyond elite sport. Whether someone is training for a personal best or simply investing in their health, performance today takes many forms.
Events like the ASICS Manchester Half capture that spirit perfectly. We’re excited to support participants throughout their journey and provide them with the same uncompromising quality trusted by elite athletes. This quality helps them prepare, recover and perform on event day.”
ESN is a leading performance nutrition brand dedicated to helping athletes and active individuals unlock their full potential through science-backed products. Working alongside athletes, nutrition experts and product specialists, ESN develops high-quality supplements designed to support performance, recovery and everyday wellbeing.
Freya Norrie, Partnerships Director at A.S.O. UK, organisers of the ASICS Manchester Half added:
“It’s great to have ESN onboard as our Official Sports Nutrition Partner for 2026. They bring tremendous amounts of insight and expertise to best support all of our participants. This helps fuel their training and on event day as thousands take on the 13.1 mile challenge.”
For more information on ESN and its product range, visit https://uk.esn.com/
