In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support seen anywhere in the UK. Go Manchester!
It’s a run for everyone, of all ages and abilities, whether you’re just beginning your running journey, or conquering your 50th half marathon. So whether you do it to hit a fitness goal, to do something incredible for charity, to hear thousands of strangers cheering you on, or simply for fun, take your place on the start line and experience it all for yourself. It’s an experience like no other, be part of it!
Full event details including location, route and photo gallery are on the Half Marathon listing.
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
Cancer
No one should have to face cancer alone.
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£350
Health and Medical
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£250
Free sign up
Rescue
Flying to save lives.
Sign up
FREE
Fundraise
£240
Free sign up
Health and Medical
Making a real difference to cancer patients, both now and in the future.
Sign up
FREE
Fundraise
£250
Children
Every childhood is worth fighting for.
Sign up
£10
Fundraise
£250
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Health and Medical
The leading global type 1 diabetes (T1D) research and advocacy charity.
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£350
Mental health
The mental health charity.
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£300
Every year thousands of runners take part in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charities it gives the runner advantages too, from supporting a cause that is close to your heart to securing a place in this highly sought-after event and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and run, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous runners.
Whether this is your first run or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elite runners too, who can provide exclusive tips for your race preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and five-time Olympian Jo Pavey!
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest to run in on the big day, and often a training top too.
When you're partway through your run and your energy is flagging, what you need is a boost from cheering spectators to keep you moving. Many charities set up a cheer station along the route, keeping an eye out for you to send up a huge cheer as you run past!
Refreshments and an indulgent post-race sports massage are often provided by charities for their runners. This is the perfect way to recover alongside other people who have run for that cause.
You won't be the only person running for that charity, so it's well worth meeting other runners through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training runs, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels running high.
Charities buy places in this event, then give them to runners who agree to raise money for the charity – these are called charity places. Charity places are a great way to support a good cause and secure a place in the event.
Running a half marathon and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you run for?
