Manchester Marathon
Run 26.2 miles on one of the UK’s flattest courses, with huge crowd support.
About the event
Date: Sunday 19th April 2026
Location: Manchester
Distance: Marathon (26.2 miles)
This iconic event is the UK's second largest marathon and draws participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester. Run 26.2 miles and enjoy soaking up the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course.
By taking on this challenge you will be helping us to save sight and change lives.
Apply for a charity place
- Registration Fee: £40 + booking fee
- Fundraising Target: £500
Please note: the registration deadline is 29th October 2025.
When you run with us, you'll receive:
- A Fight for Sight running vest
- A fundraising pack with tips and ideas to help you reach your target
- Regular contact and support from our friendly team
For more information, please email events@fightforsight.org.uk or call our office on 020 7620 2066.
Why support Fight for Sight?
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- Every 6 minutes
- a person in the UK hears that they will lose their sight
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- Just 1.2%
- of public investment in medical research goes into eye research
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- 2.7 million
- people will be living with vision loss by 2030. We’ll make sure life after vision loss is not a lonely one
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- Almost £30m
- is how much we plan to invest across scientific and social change over the next 5 years