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Manchester Marathon 2027

  • GB Manchester
  • 18 April 2027
  • Marathon
Why run it?

Selling out in record time for 2027, run the Manchester Marathon for charity. A mostly flat course with minimal elevation, this closed road route is perfect for PB attempts. Runners will start in Trafford and finish on Oxford Road in the city centre. The route takes you through the iconic city centre and then areas of Greater Manchester including Sale, Stretford and Altrincham. Expect to see key landmarks like the Manchester Opera House as well as the start line proximity to the famous Old Trafford Stadium. Over 125,000 supporters take to the streets to support with an unrivalled course-side energy for runners in one of the UK's most famous cities. 

What's it like to run?

Runners:
50000
Surface:
Road
Start:
08:55
Course:
Mostly flat
Temp:
10 - 20°C
Distance:
Marathon

How to get your place in the race

01
Choose the charity you’d like to support.
02
Complete the short form to register your interest to run.
03
Your charity will be in touch directly on next steps!
Please note, charities with entries in this event have partnered with realbuzz to reach runners like you.

Charities you can run for

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BRACE - Dementia Research BRACE - Dementia Research
BRACE - Dementia Research
We believe in a world free from dementia. support us now.
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North West Air Ambulance Charity North West Air Ambulance Charity
North West Air Ambulance Charity
Providing enhanced pre-hospital care to the most critically ill & injured patients across the North West.
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FAQs

Whether you’re lacing up for your first race or returning for another year, we want you to feel prepared and inspired. Here you’ll find everything you need to know about signing up, fundraising, and making an impact.
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  • Running for charity means taking part in an official race while committing to raise money to a set level (fundraising target) for a chosen cause. Because you're committed to fundraising, you can get guaranteed entry subject to completing a certain amount of fundraising, even if your chosen event is sold out for general entry, plus expert fundraising support to help you reach your target.

  • It's simple. Choose your distance, pick your event and select the charity you'd like to support. Once you've secured your place - either by signing up for an individual entry straight away or applying for a team if your charity has an official team in your chosen event - you'll receive everything you need to prepare, fundraise, and take on race day with confidence.

  • Not at all! Charity runs are open to all abilities, from complete beginners to seasoned marathoners. Whether you’re aiming for your first 10K or a major marathon, we’ll provide training tips and fundraising advice to help you succeed. With realbuzz, you can choose from marathons, half marathons, shorter distances such as 10ks and 10 miles, and team relay races.  
  • There will be a fundraising target, based on the event you choose, which you'll need to commit to as part of securing your place. When you sign up, you'll receive info about your chosen charity's preferred fundraising platform so you can set up your fundraising page. 100% of your fundraising goes to your charity, usually directly through the fundraising platform you're using.