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Race Side Cheer Point - Adidas Manchester Marathon
Organisation Details
Macmillan Cancer Support - Manchester
Sub theme: Health and Wellbeing
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We want to reach and improve the lives of everyone living with cancer and to inspire millions of others to do the same.
There are 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK today, and as more people live longer with their cancer, this number is set to grow to 4 million by 2030. We want to make sure we can provide support to everyone who needs it, to help people affected by cancer feel more in control of their lives.
It’s a big task and we can’t do it alone. But there are lots of ways you can get involved and help us achieve our goal, from fundraising, to volunteering and campaigning. Together we are all Macmillan.
There are 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK today, and as more people live longer with their cancer, this number is set to grow to 4 million by 2030. We want to make sure we can provide support to everyone who needs it, to help people affected by cancer feel more in control of their lives.
It’s a big task and we can’t do it alone. But there are lots of ways you can get involved and help us achieve our goal, from fundraising, to volunteering and campaigning. Together we are all Macmillan.
Description of role: The UK’s second-largest marathon takes place in the friendly city of Manchester — and with over 36,000 runners taking part, it promises to be an unforgettable day. Come and join us at our cheer point to give our incredible runners some of that famous Mancunian support as they race through the city towards their amazing achievement. Let’s bang those bangers, blow our whistles, and cheer them all the way to the finish line.
What will you be doing?
Cheer point
Join a friendly group of volunteers to encourage our runners to the finish line. We will provide everything you need to make some noise and paint the path green (Macmillan tabards, cowbells, clappers, pom poms etc.) Can’t do one of our shift times but would still like to volunteer, get in touch and we can help!
Your impact
£112,000 raised in 2025.
“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed volunteering, met some lovely people and the atmosphere was fantastic.” - Adidas Manchester Marathon 2025
What makes this event special?
Bustling metropolitan city location, easy to reach by public transport.
Accessibility
Adidas Manchester Marathon is a wheelchair accessible event but routes to the cheer point may be affected by road closures. Please contact us for further support.
What will you be doing?
Cheer point
Join a friendly group of volunteers to encourage our runners to the finish line. We will provide everything you need to make some noise and paint the path green (Macmillan tabards, cowbells, clappers, pom poms etc.) Can’t do one of our shift times but would still like to volunteer, get in touch and we can help!
Your impact
£112,000 raised in 2025.
“Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed volunteering, met some lovely people and the atmosphere was fantastic.” - Adidas Manchester Marathon 2025
What makes this event special?
Bustling metropolitan city location, easy to reach by public transport.
Accessibility
Adidas Manchester Marathon is a wheelchair accessible event but routes to the cheer point may be affected by road closures. Please contact us for further support.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: One day / week only
Start date:
End date:
Opportunity times: Sunday Morning
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 6 Hours
Location:
Brooklands Road
Manchester
M33 3YB