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Great Manchester Run 

When: 18 May 2025

Where: Manchester

Minimum fundraising target: £350

Registration fee: £0!

In true Manchester style, this 13.1-mile run is a party from start to finish, with a high-energy soundtrack, live music and entertainment zones at every turn.

Sign up today with no registration fee!

Join our team and make a real difference for care-experienced children and young people.

Great Manchester Run Registration

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Don't just take our word for it... listen to Sahil talking about his experience of running for Become

“Since I was in care at a young age, Become has always been the pioneering charity supporting young people in care and care leavers.”

⎯⎯ Sahil, Become runner

Why support Become? 

Your support is important because every pound you raise will help to fund our campaigns and direct services for children in care and and care-experienced young people. You’re ensuring there’s someone at the end of the phone when a young person calls for help and that the voices of care-experienced young people are amplified to bring about the change they want to see in and around the care system.

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FAQs

We ask our runners to commit to fundraising at least £350 for Become to support our vital services and work with and for care-experienced children and young people. We will support you to reach this target!

To get your place, please complete our registration form above. We will then get in touch to confirm your place and get you officially registered with the Great Manchester Run.

If you have any questions, email [email protected]

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  • You’ll have direct 1-1 communications from our expert fundraising team, supporting you all the way to the finish line.
  • You’ll receive your choice of Become technical running vest or tee.
  • Fundraising support and tips which will make smashing your target as easy as possible.
  • Training tips and advice whether you’re a beginner, intermediate or advanced runner.

The Great Manchester Run is the city’s original and best-loved running event.

This half marathon route passes by two of the UK’s most iconic football grounds, the Etihad Stadium and Old Trafford, as well as the Imperial War Museum and Albert Square.

You can download the route map below.

Download the route map

The Great Manchester Run 2025 will take place on 18 May 2025.

Become is the national charity for children in care and care-experienced young people. For over 30 years we have stood shoulder to shoulder with young people and have worked tirelessly to campaign and provide services with and for care-experienced children and young people.

Have another question?

Email us at [email protected] or call 07508 190701

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Take a look at our gallery of runners and feel inspired!