Manchester Marathon
Join our team of runners in the UKs 2nd largest marathon – and the flattest and fastest marathon route!
When: 10 October 2021
Where: Manchester
Registration pack fee: £25
Minimum sponsorship target: £500
How we will support you
- Dedicated support from our fundraising team
- Epilepsy Society t-shirt and running vest to wear throughout your training and/or on race day
- Full fundraising pack including fundraising guides and materials
- Access to Epilepsy Society’s running hub that includes training guides and timetables
How will I cope?
The Manchester Marathon is a well organised event and you'll have so much support along the way. You'll have access to all of our training guides and resources to help you get ready for the day itself. With the passion and motivation to make a difference behind every stride, we know you can do it (and are so excited to see what you achieve!)
How much do I need to raise?
The minimum sponsorship target for charity place runners if £500 and we’ll do all we can to help you achieve that target. We’ll provide you with bags of ideas, tips and materials to help you with your fundraising and be there at the end of the phone when you want to talk anything through. Please note, the sponsorship target and registration fee does not apply to own place runners but every penny you raise will help us to continue our work for people with epilepsy.
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