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Running

Manchester Marathon

The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK's premier running events, famous for its fast, flat and friendly route. 

Event details

Date
27 April 2025

Location
Manchester

Distance
26.2 miles

Registration fee
£25 (non-refundable)

Minimum fundraising pledge
£300

About this event

The Manchester Marathon is one of the UK's premier running events, famous for its fast, flat and friendly route. Over 25,000 people of all abilities will be at the event.

Charity places

The Manchester Marathon 2024 has taken place and applications for 2025 aren't open yet.You can find out more about the event below or find another challenge.

Running with your own place

Got your own place in the race? We would love you to join Team Animal and fundraise for the RSPCA using your own place. You can set your own fundraising target and will receive an RSPCA team animal running vest once you raise £50 plus all the great Team Animal benefits listed below.

All runners benefit from

  • RSPCA team animal running vest made from recycled plastic bottles
  • Digital fundraising pack bursting with ideas to help you reach your target
  • Facebook group to talk to other RSPCA eventers before the race day and share your experiences.
  • A committed events team on hand to help with your fundraising
  • A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal runners

Join the official Team Animal cheering team

Not a runner but would still like to be involved? Join the official Team Animal cheering team and support our runners out on the course. We're also looking for volunteer photographers.

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