Date
Sunday 3 October 2027
Location
Manchester
Distance
Half Marathon
Get a charity place, or if you already have a place, join Team Cancer Research UK and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
We can offer you a Cancer Research UK charity place in the asics Manchester Half Marathon. Sign up to raise vital funds for cancer research and help us beat cancer. Entry fee: £30 Fundraising target: £350
If you've secured your own place in the asics Manchester Half Marathon, use it to join Team Cancer Research UK and fundraise for vital cancer research. No extra entry fee, you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with a Charity place or Use your own place.
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks.
Step: 3
We'll provide support, resources and ideas to help you reach your goal.
Step: 4
Cross the finish line and reach your fundraising target!
Join Cancer Research UK at the asics Manchester Half Marathon, the biggest half marathon in the region with over 15,000 runners taking part.
Starting and finishing at Old Trafford, the asics Manchester Half Marathon is set on a fast, flat course making it perfect for novices and more advanced runners alike.
Known for its amazing support crowds around the course, it's an event you won't want to miss.
Manchester Half Marathon 2027 route map is pending. See previous years.
800 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the Manchester Half Marathon
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise an overall total of around £240,000
Could fund our PIVOTALboost prostate cancer clinical trial for nearly 2 years
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Training tips and plans to help you prepare
Fundraising support to help you smash your target
An official finisher’s medal for completing your race
A post-race reception to celebrate
Support on the day at cheer points along the route
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
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