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Manchester Half Marathon

The Manchester Half Marathon 2026 is your moment to challenge yourself, soak up the electric city atmosphere, and run for a cause that truly matters.

Manchester Half Marathon 2025

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Manchester Half Marathon 2025 for Team Christie - you are helping us to make a real difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families right here in the North West and across the UK.

Manchester Half Marathon 2026

Famous for its flat route showcasing the best of Manchester, the Manchester Half Marathon is an ideal race whether you’re chasing your first finish line or a brand-new personal best. With over 20,000 runners and roaring crowds cheering you on, it’s an unforgettable race-day experience.

Finishing at Old Trafford, home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, you’ll soak up the thrill of the city and the cheers from the crowds. By joining our team of fantastic fundraisers on Sunday 4 October 2026, you will help ensure The Christie continues to provide world class cancer care and remains at the forefront of pioneering cancer research.

Date

Sunday 4 October 2026

Location

Manchester

Registration fee

£15

Fundraising target

£280

Running for The Christie Charity

Get a charity place

Sign up for one of our charity places at the Manchester Half Marathon 2026 with a £15 entry fee and a £280 fundraising target. We’ll cheer you on from training to race day, supporting you every step of the way.

Please make sure you have read our third-party sports event terms and conditions before signing up.

Own place entries

Already have your own place? Join Team Christie - there’s no minimum sponsorship; raise what you can, and we’ll support you every step of the way.

Set up your JustGiving page or request your sponsorship pack today.

Prefer to cheer instead?

Volunteer with us on race day - email events@christies.org to get involved.

Frequently asked questions

Your race pack will be sent directly by the event organiser, not The Christie Charity. Please check the Manchester Half Marathon website for full details and timings.

Sponsorship packs, including your running top, will be sent out from April 2026 onwards.

If you’d prefer not to commit to a set fundraising target, you can book your place directly through the event organiser. Once you’ve secured your spot, you’re very welcome to join Team Christie and request your fundraising pack. We’ll support you with ideas and materials to help you raise what you can.

We completely understand that fundraising can feel daunting and we’re here to help you every step of the way. If you’re struggling, please get in touch! We’ll share tried-and-tested tips, ideas, and resources to help you boost your total.

We won’t ask you to cover any fundraising shortfall or remove you from the event. However, because each charity place comes at a cost to The Christie Charity, we do ask participants to actively engage in fundraising. If there’s no evidence of you fundraising, our events team will be in touch to offer guidance and discuss whether a charity place is the right option for you.

Every charity place represents a vital investment for The Christie Charity. Setting a fundraising target ensures we can continue to fund world-leading cancer care, research, and patient support.

Of course, the fundraising target of £280 per person will still apply, but you’re very welcome to combine your efforts towards one shared team total.

If you’re using JustGiving, your donations come straight to us automatically, there’s no need for you to do anything else!

If you’ve collected sponsorship offline, please send it to us as soon as you can, and ideally within 4 weeks of race day. We’ll include full details in your fundraising pack on how to pay in your money.

Upcoming Events

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The Christie Christmas Concert

Date: 10 Dec

Location: Manchester

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Date: 31 Dec

Location: Manchester

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Last updated: October 2025

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