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Home > News & events > Fundraising events > Manchester Marathon 2026
Our charity places in the Manchester Marathon 2026 are now sold out.
The adidas Manchester Marathon is one of Europe’s largest marathons, and every year it draws participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester. Many regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, while everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.
Get a place with Breakthrough T1D and raise vital funds to help continue our research into type 1 diabetes, accelerate access to better technologies and treatments, and one day eradicate type 1 diabetes for good.
We have now filled all our charity places. Thank you for your interest.
If you secure your own place with the race organisers or your running club, we’d be delighted to have you join Team Breakthrough T1D and we will support you every step of the way.
You’ll receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement!
Use your own place
Our support includes:
*Your running vest will be sent to you once you have raised £100 towards your overall target.
For more information on joining Team Breakthrough T1D for the Manchester Marathon 2026, email events@breakthrought1d.org.uk.
Thank you for supporting Breakthrough T1D.
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other running events:
Run, jog, or walk 50km or 100km this February and help fund vital research towards a cure for T1D.
The Brighton Marathon takes you from Preston Park, through the heart of the city and along the iconic seafront.
From Pall Mall to Downing Street, runners will explore London's landmarks and hidden secrets on a route like no other.
If you’re only ever going to do one marathon, make sure it’s the TCS London Marathon.
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