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Great Manchester Run 2026

Join Team Breakthrough T1D and take on the Great Manchester Run half marathon while raising money for a great cause!
Location: Portland Street, Manchester Date: Sunday 31 May 2026 Price: £35

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About the event

The Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event. In true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish!

Runners will experience a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support seen anywhere in the UK.

Tens of thousands of runners take to the streets of Manchester to take on the Half Marathon challenge – will you join us in 2026?

How to enter the Great Manchester Run

Using a Breakthrough T1D place

Register for one of our charity places in the Great Manchester Run and join Team Breakthrough T1D:

  • Registration fee: £35 plus a small booking fee
  • Minimum fundraising target: £350

Sign up now

Using your own place

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!

Register your own place

How we’ll support you

  • A fundraising pack upon request
  • Fantastic stewardship
  • A Breakthrough T1D running vest*
  • Cheering materials for your family and friends

*Your Breakthrough T1D running vest will be sent to you once you create your fundraising page. 

Get in touch

For more information, email Holly Cummings, Challenge and Sports Events Fundraiser.

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