wo runners smiling and holding their medals after completing a race. Both are wearing purple Duke of Edinburgh's Award running tops. The woman on the left has light hair tied back, is wearing light-colored shorts, and has face paint resembling a dog's nose and whiskers. The man on the right is wearing reflective sunglasses and blue shorts, with 'Mikey' and '10965' visible on his race bib. A crowd and race fencing are visible in the background.

Manchester Half Marathon 2025

The Manchester Half Marathon is fast becoming one of the best half marathons in the north of England with event selling out each year.
Join team DofE for your chance to take part in this amazing half marathon taking in the sights and sounds of Manchester city centre before a spectacular finish in the shadow of Old Trafford stadium.

With a mostly flat route is the prefect race for anyone wanting to get a personal best time or wanting to take on their first half marathon.

Where and when?

Manchester

12 October 2025

Cost:

Registration Fee: £15

Minimum Fundraising Target: £250

All participants must be aged 17 or over on the day of the run.

By signing up to one of our charity places we’ll provide with a branded running top, fundraising pack, support with your fundraising and be there on the day to help cheer you all the way to the finish line.

Your support will ensure that The DofE charity can reach more young people from all background to build life-long belief in themselves.

Manchester Half Marathon 2025

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Cost:

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