We've filled all of our charity places, but if you have your own we'd love to welcome you to #TeamShine - let us know and we'll be in touch!
Whether it will be your first marathon or you're out for a personal best - the fast and flat city centre course is one for you!
You'll enjoy music and entertainment along the route as you run past landmark icons, plus amazing support from the enthusiastic crowd!
Have a look at last year's highlights video and see what the runners had to say.
And you can click here to see the half-marathon route map.
Don’t miss out... sign up today for a guaranteed place in this popular event!
If a half-marathon seems a little too far, why not have a look at the 10K Run instead?
Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Location: Manchester
Registration fee: £25
Minimum sponsorship pledge: £200
The minimum age to take part is 17 as of race day.
When you join #TeamShine you will receive:
Shine has a limited number of charity places available. Book your spot on the start line today by clicking ‘sign up now’. Places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so act fast to avoid disappointment.
Do you have your own place?
If you have a general entry place in the race, we would love to have you as a part of #TeamShine!
With no minimum sponsorship pledge or registration fee, we simply ask you to raise as much as you can to support members and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus. Plus, you'll have access to all the great benefits above.
To join Shine with your own place, complete this short form.
The Great Runs are suitable for wheelchair entries - please see the FAQs on their website for more information.
If you are a wheelchair participant and you will require an assistant/pusher, it is possible for that person to have a free place. Once you've signed up for your own place, please contact us to let us know so that we can advise you about the next steps.
You can find more information about the event on the organiser's website.
If you need any more information before signing up or have any questions for our fundraising team, get in touch by completing this short form.