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Manchester Marathon 2027

Join Team Breakthrough T1D and take on the adidas Manchester Marathon 2027!
Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester Date: Sunday 18 April 2027 Price: £35

Mass group of runners crossing the marathon start line with banners and a giant inflatable running shoe in the background.

About the event

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.

How to enter the Manchester Marathon 2027

Apply for a Breakthrough T1D charity place

  • Registration fee: £35 plus a small booking fee
  • Minimum sponsorship target: £500

Register now

Use 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!

Use your own place

How we’ll support you

Our support includes:

  • 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

*Your running vest will be sent to you once you have raised £100 towards your overall target.

Get in touch

For more information, email Holly Cummings, Challenge and Sports Events Fundraiser at hcummings@breakthrought1d.org.uk.

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