About the challenge
Date: Sunday, 12 October 2025
Location: Manchester
Event distance: 13.1 miles
Fundraising target: £300 (£25 registration fee & £1 booking fee)
The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile challenge that takes place every October, starting and finishing by Old Trafford. It is easily the biggest half marathon in the region, with the 2024 event welcoming over 24,000 participants. The challenge aims to truly represent all the wonderful people of Manchester, and celebrate our achievements.
Since its launch in 2016 the Manchester Half has received rave reviews from participants, thanks to its professional delivery, flat route and amazing support from crowds around the course.
Already secured your own place?
Join team WWF to receive your free running top and plenty of training support from our expert running coaches from Running With Us. There's no minimum fundraising target, all we ask is you raise as much as possible to help bring our world back to life.
How we support you
We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:
- Our e-fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
- Runners pack including running vest and Team Panda headband
- WWF Team Panda Facebook Group to meet fellow runners and share tips
- Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge
- Virtual running workshops with our expert coaches
- Fundraising incentives