Please select from the year and challenge dates below, to populate the challenge information (Overview / Itinerary / Costs / Information)

2027

OVERVIEW

What to expect

ITINERARY

What you will do

COSTS

Ways to pay

ESSENTIAL INFO

All you need to know

The challenge

  • Complete a 21km Manchester walk through historic waterways and vibrant city landscapes
  • Enjoy a fully supported half marathon trek along scenic canal and riverside paths
  • Follow the Bridgewater Canal, Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell with stunning waterside view
  • Pass famous landmarks including Old Trafford, Salford Quays and Castlefield
  • Discover Manchester’s industrial heritage, historic canals and modern waterfronts on foot

Take on a memorable 21km Manchester charity walk through the city's historic waterways, green spaces and vibrant urban landscapes. Starting in Sale and Stretford, you'll follow scenic canal paths along the Bridgewater Canal and Manchester Ship Canal, passing famous landmarks including Old Trafford, Salford Quays and finishing in the historic heart of Castlefield.

Experience the perfect mix of nature, heritage and city life as you journey from peaceful waterside paths and Sale Water Park to Manchester's iconic docklands and cultural landmarks. Whether you're fundraising for charity or taking on a personal challenge, this fully supported half marathon trek offers a unique way to discover Manchester on foot.

Suitable for anyone with a good level of fitness, this challenge is designed to be achievable with the right preparation and training.

The journey

Manchester Canals Half Marathon map

Gallery

UK trekkers in the rain

Laura Harris

Manchester Bridge

UK Trekkers beside a canal

Manchester Canal 3

UK trekkers beside a canal

Laura Harris

Manchester city 1

Back to top

BELIEVE >> ACHIEVE >> INSPIRE

We hold an Air Travel Organiser's Licence granted by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 6546. Many of the flight-inclusive challenges on this website are financially protected by the ATOL scheme. But ATOL protection does not apply to all holiday and travel services listed on this website. This ATOL protection only covers challenges that include flights booked by Charity Challenge and that originate in the UK. Please ask us to confirm what protection may apply to your booking. If you do not receive an ATOL Certificate then the booking will not be ATOL protected. If you do receive an ATOL Certificate but all the parts of your trip are not listed on it, those parts will not be ATOL protected. Please see our booking conditions for information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.atol.org.uk/ATOLcertificate

Developed by IT Squad. Site design by Huddle Creative

Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Blog
charitychallenge:mercury1:status:ok