2026 adidas Manchester Marathon
Take on the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon
Date: Sunday 19 April 2026
Location: Manchester
Distance: Marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the adidas Manchester Marathon and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
How to join Team Cancer Research UK
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK Perks
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target!
About the adidas Manchester Marathon
Take on 26.2 miles around one of the UK's flattest and fastest courses at the adidas Manchester Marathon.
With only 55m of elevation gain, this race is a personal best winner. Starting at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium, and finishing in front of the University of Manchester campus the route sweeps through the whole of Manchester.
Book your place now and experience why this is one of the most popular marathons out there.
Why run for Cancer Research UK?
Bridie has taken on the Great North Run six times as part of Team Cancer Research UK. She fundraises in memory of her Dad, who died of bowel cancer.
My first runs were really hard, but I trained and persevered, and I got better. On the day of my first Great North Run I wore my Cancer Research UK vest with pride, I was so happy to be taking part. The atmosphere was amazing and crossing the finish line I was ecstatic! I was so proud of myself and how far I’d come. Every step is worth it. For every person we lose to cancer, it spurs me on even more to continue fundraising so that we can find a cure.
The difference your money makes
300 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise an overall total of around £250,000
Could fund a research group in London’s Francis Crick Institute for more than one month
Team Cancer Research UK runners receive
A Personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Support with fundraising and training to help you smash your target
Support on the day at cheer points along the route and a post race reception
An official finishers medal for completing your race
Get training support
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
Get fundraising support
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
Get kitted out
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
We'll be there on the day, ready and waiting to shout your name with pride, so make sure you look out for all our cheering points along the course. Find out everything you need to know about cheer points and post-race reception.
Contact Cancer Research UK Supporter Services on 0300 123 5461 or email supporter.services@cancer.org.uk. They'll be able to help you with any queries about the event or your fundraising.
Any questions? Check out our sports events frequently asked questions.
Volunteer at the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
