Manchester Half Marathon 2026

Take on the Manchester Half Marathon in 2026 and help raise vital funds for your local hospice.

October 4, 2026

Join our team for the Manchester Half Marathon, the largest half marathon in the North West on Sunday 4th October 2025.

Whether you’re an experienced half-marathoner or a first-timer, this is your chance to make a difference.

Imagine the thrill of running through the streets of Manchester, cheered on by thousands, while wearing your Moya Cole Hospice top with pride. Known for its famous flat route and incredible atmosphere, this half marathon is perfect for achieving personal bests and enjoying a memorable race day experience.

Run in memory of a loved one, for a personal challenge, or simply to support the compassionate care we provide at Moya Cole Hospice. Every mile you conquer helps us continue to offer essential support to our patients and their families.

Charity places

Moya Cole Hospice is the local charity partner of the Manchester Half in 2026, and we have a number of discounted charity places costing £15 available for runners to claim.

All we ask is that aim to raise £300 for the hospice. Our Events Team are here to to help you achieve this, every step of the way.

Registration fees and sponsorship will help us to raise vital funds that we need to ensure we can continue to provide our vital services to thousands of people each year at a time when they need them the most. Every kilometre run and pound raised will make an incredible impact.

Already have your own place?

If you have your own place but you want to run for Moya Cole Hospice, we’d love you to join us!

Just fill out the form below and select the ‘I have my own place’ option, and you’ll still receive all the benefits of joining our team.

What you get

Sign up with Moya Cole Hospice and you’ll get loads of perks, including:

  • A Moya Cole Hospice running vest or t-shirt
  • A fundraising pack with fun ideas and tips
  • Training plans to prepare you for the race
  • Moya Cole Hospice cheering squad along the route
  • Post-race reception at the charity village with an optional free massage
  • A friendly events team who support you all the way
  • Knowing you’re making a real difference to local people impacted by life-limiting illness

Setting up your fundraising page

You can fundraise straight away by setting up your JustGiving page here, whether you have your own place in the race or one of our charity places.

Get in touch

If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly Events Team on events@moyacole.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.