Charity events in Greater Manchester
Find charity events near me in Greater Manchester for 2025/2026 - search by date or place, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.
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- Sun 18 May
- £52
- 13 charities
- Sun 18 May
- £52
- 13 charities
Great Manchester Run Half Marathon
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 18 May
- £45
- 17 charities
- Sun 18 May
- £45
- 17 charities
Great Manchester Run 10K
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- GPS tracking
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running
- Sun 13 Jul
- £29.60
- Sun 13 Jul
- £29.60
The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride
Join #TeamChristie and hop on your bike to tackle the 60-mile route from Media City at Salford Quays to finish beneath the iconic Glitterball on Blackpool’s South Promenade.
- Families
- Newcomers
- Music
- Enter online
- Event village
- Urban
- Public transport links
- Fundraising optional
- Age 14 & over
- 60 miles road cycling + 1800 ft ascent
- Sun 7 Sep
- Sun 7 Sep
Bury 10K
The Bury 10K is back and is guaranteed to be a fun and friendly event for all abilities, whether you’re a beginner just starting out on your fitness journey or an experienced runner looking for a PB.
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running
- Sun 7 Sep
- 1 charity
- Sun 7 Sep
- 1 charity
Altrincham 10K
Join the Altrincham 10K and thousands of runners chasing a personal best starting in the town centre. Free places are up for grabs with partner charity The Christie!
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Event village
- Sustainability policy
- Age 15 & over
- 10 km road running
- Sun 12 Oct
- 15 charities
- Sun 12 Oct
- 15 charities
Manchester Half Marathon
Secure your charity place in the Manchester Half today. Run a flat and fast 13.1 miles on fully closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Trees not tees
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Event village
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Age 17 & over
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
adidas Manchester Marathon
Secure your charity place in the Manchester Marathon today. Run for charity in one of the UK's flattest marathons while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
- Trees not tees
- Wheelchair users
- Recycling
- Newcomers
- Entertainment
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Flat
- PB
- Traffic free
- Fancy dress
- Urban
- Sustainability policy
- Relay
- Age 18 & over
- 26.2 miles road running