Support one of our Official Charity Partners:

Taking on a the adidas Manchester Marathon doesn’t have to just be about crossing the finish line; it can be about so much more. As you prepare for the 2026 event, consider turning your challenge into a force for good and make a positive impact. 

We are working with four amazing official charities for 2026, click on the charity below to find out more about their work, and details of how to take part for them. 

Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, providing information and support, improving care, funding research and creating lasting change for people affected by dementia. 

British Heart Foundation fund around £100 million of research each year into all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. Their vision is a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.

Cancer Research UK are the world’s leading independent cancer charity dedicated to saving lives through research, influence and information.

The Christie Charity exists to ensure cancer patients at The Christie receive the highest level of treatment and care and have access to world leading research and equipment.