Adidas Manchester Marathon 2026
- Manchester
- 19 April 2026
- 26.2 miles
- Registration fee: £29
- Fundraising pledge: £500
Sign up for a Shelter charity place at the Adidas Manchester Marathon, the UK's second largest marathon.
Starting at Old Trafford, you'll run through the buzzing streets of Manchester on a closed-road course. Experience the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, with live entertainment to keep you motivated. Huge crowds of supporters will cheer you on all the way to the city centre finish line.
The fast, flat route makes this marathon popular with beginners and experienced runners alike. It has fantastic personal best potential!
When you run and fundraise for Shelter, you're part of the fight to end the housing emergency.
You must be at least 18 years old to run the Adidas Manchester Marathon.
Already have your own place?
If you've already secured a spot, you can use your place to help create housing justice by running and fundraising for Shelter. We'd love for you to join the team – please get in touch.
Join Team ShelterHave any questions?
Check our event guidance or get in touch at running@shelter.org.uk.
Volunteer
Want to help out at this event? Sign up to volunteer.
All our fundraisers get the very best from us, including:
a Shelter technical running top
training plans created by our running partners Let's Get Running
fundraising advice
personal trainer support
We can't fight the housing emergency without your help
When you run a marathon for Shelter, every pound you raise will help fight the devastating impact of the housing emergency.
For example, your £500 fundraising pledge could:
fund 25 webchats for people facing homelessness so they know their rights
fund 17 calls to our emergency helpline
pay for legal advice to help three families in crisis keep their home
Fundraising for Shelter
We recommend you start by setting up a fundraising page on JustGiving and asking friends, family and colleagues to sponsor you. You can also organise an event such as a bake sale or quiz. See our fundraising resources for more inspiration.
Please make sure you’re confident in reaching the fundraising pledge before you sign up. We invest in places at charity events and need to raise as much as possible for our fight against housing injustice.
Our friendly Events team are on hand to support you with your fundraising. If you have a question or want to talk through ideas, email running@shelter.org.uk or call us on 0344 515 1190.
Read our full guidance about running and fundraising for Shelter
