Manchester Half Marathon

10 October 2021

Image shows a runner in a blue Retina UK t-shirt. She is waving as she runs by.

About the event

This 13.1 mile challenge starts and finishes by Old Trafford, and is easily the biggest in the region with over 15,000 runners. Since launching in 2016, The Manchester Half Marathon has received rave reviews from participants, thanks to its professional delivery, flat route and amazing support from crowds around the course.

Join Team Retina UK

There are two ways that you can join our team:

Charity place

The registration deadline for a charity place has now passed. If you have your own place for the 2021 race, we’d love for you to join us! To join Team Retina UK or to express your interest for a charity place in 2022, please email fundraising@RetinaUK.org.uk or telephone 07736 925 174.

Own place

If you already have your own place in the race, we’d love for you to join our team.

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Support for you

As a part of Team Retina UK you’ll get:

  • Help and guidance from a dedicated member of our fundraising team
  • Access to a range of materials to help with your fundraising – including sponsor forms, collection tins, pin badges and more
  • A Retina UK running vest
  • Invitation to join our Strava running club where you can chat with other Retina UK runners, sharing tips and advice.
  • Finisher t-shirt and medal from the race organisers.

Any questions?

If you’d like more information on joining our team, please contact our Fundraising Team on 07736 925 174 or email fundraising@RetinaUK.org.uk.

Get a charity place in the race

“Retina UK gave me the best support after my diagnosis. The support, patience, empathy, kindness and understanding I received from helpline staff is one of the main reasons I came to terms with my diagnosis.”