Run the Manchester Marathon for charity
Sunday 18 April 2027 | ManchesterTake on 26.2 miles through Greater Manchester and raise funds to protect orangutans, forests and biodiversity in Sumatra.
Join Team SOS for the 2027 Manchester Marathon. Charity places are available for runners who want to take on a huge personal challenge while supporting conservation work in Sumatra.
Registration fee: £60
Fundraising target: £500
Get a Manchester Marathon charity place
How to get a charity place for the Manchester Marathon
The public places for the 2027 Manchester Marathon are full, but charity places are still available.
When you take a Team SOS charity place, you’ll commit to raising at least £500 for SOS. Your fundraising will support our work with frontline partners in Sumatra to protect forests, restore habitat and develop practical solutions for people and nature.
What is the Manchester Marathon like?
The adidas Manchester Marathon is one of the UK’s biggest marathons, attracting tens of thousands of runners to the streets of Greater Manchester.
The course starts at Emirates Old Trafford and finishes in the heart of Manchester. It’s known for being flat, with enthusiastic crowds supporting runners throughout the route.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best or taking on your first marathon, it’s a challenge that will take commitment, training and plenty of determination.
Event: adidas Manchester Marathon
Date: Sunday 18 April 2027
Location: Greater Manchester
Distance: 26.2 miles / 42.2km
Team SOS registration fee: £60
Fundraising target: £500
Get a Manchester Marathon charity place
Why run the Manchester Marathon for orangutans?
A marathon takes months of preparation.
Early mornings. Long runs. Tired legs. The days when getting out the door takes a little more effort.
Fundraising gives all that training another purpose.
Sumatra’s forests are home to orangutans, tigers, elephants and thousands of other species. SOS supports frontline partners working to protect these forests, restore habitat and develop solutions that work for local communities and nature.
When you fundraise for SOS, you’re helping support this work.
Join Team SOS
You’ll have plenty to think about as you prepare for 26.2 miles. We’ll help with the fundraising side.
As part of Team SOS, you’ll receive:
- Fundraising guidance and ideas
- Support from the SOS team
- Resources to help you reach your fundraising target
- The chance to be part of a team of supporters taking on challenges for orangutans
From your first training run to the finish line, we’ll be cheering you on.
Your miles can make a difference
Orangutans need healthy forests to find food, raise their young and move through the canopy.
But protecting rainforest is about more than orangutans. Sumatra’s forests are home to an extraordinary range of wildlife and provide important resources for the people who live alongside them.
SOS supports conservation organisations and community-led projects on the ground in Sumatra. Together, they’re protecting forests, restoring habitat and finding practical ways for people and nature to thrive.
Your fundraising helps make that work possible.
Ready to take on Manchester?
The public places for the 2027 Manchester Marathon are full, but charity places are still available.
Join Team SOS, take on 26.2 miles and help protect orangutans and their rainforest home.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Manchester Marathon 2027?
The adidas Manchester Marathon takes place on Sunday 18 April 2027.
How can I get a charity place for the Manchester Marathon?
The public places for the 2027 Manchester Marathon are full, but you can apply for a charity place with SOS. Our Team SOS places have a £60 registration fee and a £500 fundraising target.
How much does a Manchester Marathon charity place cost?
A Team SOS place costs £60, with a minimum fundraising target of £500.
Do I need to be an experienced marathon runner?
No. You don’t need to have run a marathon before. You’ll need to give yourself time to train and prepare, but your challenge is your own.
Can I fundraise for SOS if I already have my own place?
Yes. If you’ve secured your own Manchester Marathon place, you can still join Team SOS and fundraise for SOS. Email us at info@orangutans-sos.org and we’d love to support you.
Looking for another challenge?
The Manchester Marathon isn’t the only way to take on a challenge for orangutans.
You could run a half marathon, take on another marathon, try an obstacle course or create your own challenge.
You can help protect Sumatra's Orangutans.