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Manchester Marathon 2025

27 April 2025

Location: Manchester

Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)

Manchester Marathon 2025

27 April 2025

Location: Manchester

Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)

Join Team Place2Be in the fourth largest marathon in the world, Manchester Marathon - one of the UK's fastest, flattest and friendliest marathons.

Take on the 26.2 mile route at one of the UK's fastest, flattest and friendliest marathons. Race through Manchester's legendary sights whilst receiving support and encouragement from its friendly citizens!

Register for your place now!

Why should I run for Place2Be?

By joining Place2Be, you'll be fundraising for our vital in-school services to help more children and young people get the mental health support they need.

Register for a charity place today

Fill in the form below to get a charity place with #TeamPlace2Be and take part in Manchester Marathon 2025. You'll raise vital funds to ensure no child has to face mental health problems alone.

Registration fee: £30
Minimum fundraising pledge: £500

If you're not sure what type of place you have, please get in touch with our Events team.

Secure your place today

I already have my own place confirmed

If you've already secured your own place in the event, there would be no extra entry fee, as you'll have already paid the event organiser. You can set your own fundraising target.

If you're not sure what type of place you have, please get in touch with our Events team.

Join Team Place2Be

Join Team Place2Be and get the superstar treatment...

  • our fundraising pack full of top tips
  • a personalised Place2Be running vest
  • regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date and motivated in the lead up to the event
  • support from our dedicated Events Team who will be on hand with training and fundraising advice
  • an invitation to a Place2Be school visit or webinar.

Start preparing for your Manchester Marathon!

Whether you’ve never run before, or you’re looking to set a new personal best, there’s lots of support available to help you on your way.

Check out Manchester Marathon's training plans to get you started.

FAQs

Where?

Manchester

When?

27 April 2025

Distance

26.2 miles - a full marathon

The route

The start and finish areas will be near Old Trafford, and the route will travel through the city centre, as well as throughout South Manchester.

How much money do I need to raise?

If you have a charity place, we ask you to raise at least £500. But don’t worry! Our friendly fundraising team will support you every step of the way.

If you secured your own place through Manchester Marathon, you'll be free to set your own fundraising target! 

Have a question?

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