Manchester Half Marathon 2026

Join thousands of participants of all abilities for an unforgettable 13.1-miles through the buzzing streets of Greater Manchester.  

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The 2026 Manchester Half Marathon is a premier, fast, and flat, closed-road race starting and finishing near Old Trafford. Known as the region's largest half-marathon, it features vibrant crowd support, DJs, and live acts. It caters to all abilities from beginners to those seeking a personal best.  

With one of our charity places in this years’ Manchester Half Marathon, you’ll transform the lives of people who are deaf or have hearing loss by rebuilding connection, companionship and confidence through trained hearing dogs and practical and emotional support services.  

Event details

Where: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester  
When: Sunday 4 October   
Registration Fee: £30 per participant   
Minimum Sponsorship Requirement: £350 per participant  

Please note: Participants must be at least 17 years old to take part.   

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We'll be with you every step of the way

Join us and receive:

  • A digital fundraising pack full of tips, advice and fundraising materials
  • A complimentary professional running vest
  • Unlimited support from a dedicated team
  • The satisfaction of knowing you're helping deaf people leave loneliness behind and reconnect with life  

Join team Hearing Dogs today. 

Places are limited so don’t miss your chance to run and raise funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.  

Have any questions?

If you have any questions or queries about taking part in this event, please do get in touch.

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