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JDRF has now rebranded to Breakthrough T1D.
Our name has changed, our mission has not.

Runs

Great Manchester Run 2025

Join #TeamBreakthroughT1D for Manchester’s original and best-loved running event. It’s a party from start to finish!
Location: Manchester Date: Sunday 18 May 2025 Price: From £15

Large group of Asics London 10k participants running around road in runner gear

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.

Offering a 10k or half marathon route, there are options to suit all running abilities.

How to enter the Great Manchester Run

Using a Breakthrough T1D place

Choose your distance below and then secure your place via Enthuse.

For the 10K distance:

  • Registration fee: £15
  • Minimum fundraising target: £150

For the half marathon:

  • Registration fee: £25
  • 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. 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

Why run for Breakthrough T1D?

As part of #TeamBreakthroughT1D you’ll get:

  • Access to a wide range of fantastic fundraising materials
  • Ongoing support from our friendly events team
  • Regular newsletters with training and fundraising tips
  • A Breakthrough T1D running vest*
  • Cheering materials for your family and friends
  • A really big cheer from our supporter zone along the route

*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.

Got any questions?

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!

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