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About this event

Considered the UK’s flattest and fastest Marathon, this course takes you through Trafford, starting and finishing at Manchester United Football Club. Also encouraging to know that this marathon has been awarded the official title of UK’s Best Marathon for two years running at the Running Awards!

What to expect from Children with Cancer UK

You can be part of our team whether you secure your own place independently of the charity or are allocated one of our charity places.
When you join our team, you will receive the following support from us;

  • A Fundraising Pack containing lots of fundraising advice
  • Regular emails to provide top tips
  • A bright and colourful running vest

Please email sports@childrenwithcancer.org.uk for more information.

Location & Date

  • Manchester, United Kingdom
  • April 8, 2018

Contact Details


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Children with Cancer UK @ CwC_UK

🏅 This April, our #FundraiserOfTheMonth is awarded to @gotthegistofit for his inspirational running challenges. ✨ Chris – you’re a true inspiration, and we’re so impressed with everything you’ve already achieved! 👉 Read the full story here: https://t.co/KPELhQyz3o

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Children with Cancer UK @ CwC_UK

Harry was diagnosed with embryonal #Rhabdomyosarcoma in 2011 when he was just four years old. This year he is due to reach his 10 year anniversary of "No Evidence of Disease", however he still lives with long-term side effects. Read his full story: https://t.co/p9G1W6HalR https://t.co/9WRFhoIsLn

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Children with Cancer UK @ CwC_UK

Take on the #CaptainTom100 Challenge for Children with Cancer UK! Create your own challenge based around the number 100 between Friday 30 April–Monday 3 May, and fundraise for @CwC_UK to honour Captain Tom and give hope to children facing cancer. More: https://t.co/cdzG83oL6t https://t.co/tI2zkxt5TN

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