Join Team Terry at the 2027 adidas Manchester Marathon and take on 26.2 miles to help create a future without new HIV cases in the UK.
Why run the adidas Manchester Marathon?
Known for its fantastic crowd support and electric atmosphere, the adidas Manchester Marathon is one of the UK's most popular races and attracts runners from across the world every year.
With just 55m of elevation gain, this famously flat course is perfect for first-time marathon runners and those chasing a personal best. Starting at the iconic Old Trafford Stadium and finishing in front of the University of Manchester campus, the route sweeps through the heart of Manchester.
Book your place now and experience why this is one of the most popular marathons out there.
Why join Team Terry?
We’ll be here to support you from the moment you register until you cross that finish line in Manchester.
Benefits of joining Team Terry:
- Free Terrence Higgins Trust running vest to proudly run in.
- Committed support with your training and fundraising from a member of our team.
- Join a community of Team Terry runners united by a commitment to ending new HIV cases and tackling stigma.
- Regular news and updates to keep you informed about our work, campaigns and services.
Fundraising
Our dedicated fundraising team at Terrence Higgins Trust is here to support you every step of the way. Whether you're new to fundraising or looking to maximise your impact, we can advise you on the best fundraising platform for the event.
We ask that you consider whether you're confident in reaching the £500 target before signing up.
Setting up a JustGiving fundraising page is quick and easy and all donations will come directly to us at Terrence Higgins Trust.
If sponsorship targets aren't reached, it can impact our ability to continue our vital work at Terrence Higgins Trust. It can even leave us out of pocket, as we pay a certain amount for each event space.
If you have any concerns about fundraising at any point, please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. We’re always happy to help!
Join our team today
To secure your charity place, you'll need to pay a registration fee of £50 and commit to raising a minimum of £500 (excluding Gift Aid).
Many of our runners exceed their fundraising targets, and we'll provide fundraising tips, resources and encouragement to help you get there too.
Before signing up, please make sure you're confident that you can reach the fundraising target.
Limited charity places available. Secure your place early to avoid missing out.
First marathon?
Don't worry. Many Team Terry runners are taking on their very first marathon, and we're here to support you every step of the way.
From the moment you sign up, you'll receive fundraising tips, training guidance and encouragement from our dedicated team to help you feel confident and prepared. Whether your goal is simply to cross the finish line or achieve a personal best, we'll be there to support you throughout your journey.
We'll help you get your fundraising off to a strong start, share ideas to help you reach your £500 target, and celebrate your progress along the way. You'll also be joining a community of Team Terry runners who are all working towards the same goal: creating a future without new HIV cases in the UK.
By race day, you'll know that every mile you've trained for and every pound you've raised is helping to support people living with HIV and bring us closer to ending new HIV cases by 2030.
Running and Challenge Events FAQs
Got a question about our challenge events or fundraising for Terrence Higgins Trust? Take a look at our FAQs.
Why we need you
Every mile you run and every pound you raise will help support people living with and affected by HIV.
Your fundraising helps fund vital services including our sexual health helpline, HIV testing, counselling and peer support programmes.
We are working towards ending new HIV cases in the UK by 2030 and creating a future where everyone living with HIV can access the support they need and live free from stigma.
Together, we can build a future where everyone affected by HIV has access to the support they need and nobody faces HIV-related stigma.
The difference your fundraising makes
- £15 could help answer one call to THT Direct, our sexual health information and support service.
- £50 could help provide a vital grant for someone living with HIV who is struggling to afford basic necessities.
- £100 could help fund our Living Well services, helping people living with HIV access support, information and care.
- £500 could help Terrence Higgins Trust provide vital information, advice and support to people affected by HIV across the UK while helping us work towards ending new HIV cases by 2030.
Discover more events across the UK
Check out our 2027 events calendar or Run for Charity, where you’ll find marathons, half marathons, and 10Ks taking place across the UK.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the 2027 adidas Manchester Marathon, please get in touch - we'd love to hear from you!
Contact our Fundraising team.
Every mile matters. Every pound makes a difference. Join Team Terry and help create a future without new HIV cases in the UK.
