Take part in our Purple Wave during a very special year
08 Jan 2024
The Purple Wave holds a special place in our bicentenary celebrations, and we're looking to assemble 1824 runners for the Great Manchester Run on Sunday, 26 May 2024
Our Purple Wave participants will participate in the Great Manchester Run with two race distances for people to choose from – 10K or a half marathon (21km). With a legacy of remarkable fundraising success since 2016, this event holds special significance as our University celebrates its 200th birthday. The goal is to enter an impressive 1,824 runners for the event who will wear the distinctive ‘Purple Wave’ t-shirt. Not only does this achievement symbolise a significant milestone for our race, but it also pays tribute to the year our esteemed University was founded, in 1824.
We're extending a warm invitation to all clubs, sports societies, and running groups to participate in the Purple Wave as a team. And we’re delighted to invite our alumni back to Manchester to join us too.
Most recently, hundreds of wonderful fundraisers have raised tens of thousands of pounds to support good causes right here on campus. From rebuilding the Paterson cancer research building to providing disadvantaged students with scholarships – brilliant Purple Wave fundraisers have helped make some amazing things happen for our community.
The 2024 bicentenary Purple Wave will proudly support Manchester’s world-class research. The world is facing huge challenges right now. These pressing global problems need brilliant people to solve them.
Your support in this year’s Purple Wave will bring us even closer to the next big Manchester discovery, that could benefit us all. By joining us as a Purple Wave fundraiser this year you’ll help Manchester’s brightest minds tackle some of society’s biggest challenges.
How to take part
We are delighted to share our early bird price for the 10k of £18.24, this is heavily discounted from previous years. If you choose to take part in the Purple Wave as a fundraiser for Manchester’s world-class research, your ticket will be completely free to you.
The next lead-up event will provide an opportunity for our Purple Wave community to come together, have some fun, and build camaraderie in anticipation of the main event. Join us for the 2.5k and 5k event on 28 February 2024, held in Platt Fields Park.
- For more details, please visit our website