Great Manchester Run 2026

Great Manchester Run 2026

The Great Manchester Run – 31st May 2026 – 13.1 miles

The Great Manchester Run

The AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, is a half marathon around the streets of Manchester. And in true Mancunian style, it’s a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn – plus, some of the loudest and most enthusiastic local support we’ve seen anywhere in the UK. !

When: 31st May 2026

Where: Manchester

Distance: 13.1 miles

Minimum age: 17

Entry Fee: FREE

Sponsorship pledge: £400

Please note the entry into this event costs the hospice £61

What happens next?

Once registered you will be sent an email to redeem your Great Manchester run space. You must follow the link and redeem your space within two weeks to have your space confirmed.

What about sponsorship?

We’re asking all our runners to raise £400 or as much as you possibly can. When you register, you will receive a confirmation email it will include a link to our sponsorship form.

Can I pay the registration cost for the event to the hospice?

Yes, if you would like to pay towards your place so that all your fundraising goes towards supporting our children and families we suggest making a personal donation on your fundraising page to cover all or part of the cost for the running place. This also helps to get your fundraising started on your fundraising page.

What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothing. Most importantly, make sure you have some sensible footwear. We will send you a Forget Me Not vest closer to the run.

Further information

If you would like any further information, please email: events@forgetmenotchild.co.uk