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Home > News & events > Fundraising events > Great Manchester Run 2025
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.
Offering a 10k or half marathon route, there are options to suit all running abilities.
Choose your distance below and then secure your place via Enthuse.
For the 10K distance:
For the half marathon:
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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. We’ll support you every step of the way.
You’ll receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement! Fill out our own place form today.
Register your own place
As part of #TeamBreakthroughT1D you’ll get:
*Your running vest will be sent to you once you have raised £100 towards your overall target. Vests are usually sent 1-2 months before the event.
You can find out more information via the Great Run website. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on events@breakthrought1d.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you!
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other running events:
Paternoster Square, London
Preston Park, Brighton BN1 6SD
Pall Mall, London
Paris, France
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