Manchester Marathon 2026
Take on the UK’s second largest Marathon and join an incredible team of runners along a fantastic route, showcasing some of the city’s most iconic landmarks.


When:
Sunday 19 April 2026

Where:
Manchester

Registration fee:
£45

Sponsorship:
£500
This iconic event has become one of the largest marathons in Europe and draws in participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Manchester.
All are welcome to take on our 26.2 mile challenge, from some superb elite runners, to those who thought completing a marathon would never be possible. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.
Take on this fantastic event, all whilst going further, faster for a cure! This race is organised by Human Race Ltd. and registration is completed through Run For Charity.
Got your own place?
We’d love you to run for us, so let us know to get your free Charity running vest. We’ll support you every step of the way!
Supporting you
When you join our team, you’ll receive support from the Challenge Events Team including:
- email updates
- access to our fundraising resources
- a running vest to wear for the event
- access to our Facebook group
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us; email events@thebraintumourcharity.org or call 01252 237867.
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