Run the fast, flat and friendly course around Manchester city centre

27 Apr 2025
Manchester
£25 registration fee
£300 sponsorship commitment

Unfortunately registrations for this event have now closed, but please do check out our other running events at www.cats.org.uk/running, we'd love to have you on Team Cats!

Join our team to take on the 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon and experience the fun, party atmosphere as you run.

With entertainment including rock choirs, motivation stations, Samba bands and more, your spirits will be high as you complete the 26.2 mile course around the city.

Ready for your next challenge? Join Team Cats now and make a real difference to the cats and kittens that need our help.

How much do I have to raise?

For this popular marathon run there is a registration fee of £25 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £300.

How we will support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way from sign up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

Dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and share their personal experiences of challenge events
A brilliant fundraising pack containing resources, information, tips and ideas, and sponsorship forms
Free branded vest to wear with pride at during training and on race day
Practical fundraising support
Access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange ideas, tips, and advice
Motivation from a support crew of fellow cat lovers who believe in you and stand beside you as you hit your goals
Stories about the cats you’re helping

How we're helping cats in Manchester

From Atherton & Wigan to Rochdale and Stockport, teams from our volunteer-run branches across the region work tirelessly to help abandoned, unwanted and neglected cats in the north west.

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection branch or centre to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats and kittens in your chosen area.