Manchester City Marathon Sign Up Tips: Costs and Dates You Dont Want to Miss
Alright so last Tuesday night I’m scrolling through running forums feeling bored outta my mind when bam – Manchester City Marathon pop up. Right then an’ there I figure why not do it? Let me walk ya through my messy sign up journey step by step.
First Thing First: Mark Those Damn Dates
First rule? Know when stuff actually happen an’ don’t miss it. Hit up official site an’ saw:
- Early bird registration opens March 1st – ends April 15th
- Regular registration kicks in April 16th – runs till September 30th
- Race day itself? Sunday November 10th
Grabbed phone calendar faster than Usain Bolt sprintin’. Blocked April 15th in red for early bird deadline an’ November 10th in big fat letters. Almost set reminder for November 9th too when I realized… wait I need ta sleep before runnin’ 26 miles.
Cost Chaos? Nah Here’s My Money Breakdown
Now money talk. Registration prices made me squint like tryin’ ta decode ancient hieroglyphs. Dug deeper an’ sorted this mess:
- Early bird deals: Paid way less! Only £55 – absolute no-brainer
- Regular entry: Jumps ta £85 if ya snooze past April
- Last minute panic: £110 after October 1st? No way Jose
Checked bank account balance… saw pizza deliveries cutbacks comin’ real soon. Chucked in extra £5 for charity partner cause hey why not run for somethin’ good.
Confirmin’ Medical Details Like Doctor’s Appointment
Form asks “Any existing injuries or medical conditions?” Ugh my creaky knees count? Didn’t wanna get rejected so threw honesty outta window an’ ticked no. Course if ya got serious stuff – asthma or heart conditions – better spill it folks.
Payment & Breath Held
Credit card time. Typed digits sweatin’ bullets cause ya never know if site’s glitchy right? Got that confetti animation on screen an’ official confirmation email pingin’ inbox. Boom it’s done.
Big takeaways?
- Mark EARLY BIRD dates instantly or cough up extra 50 quid
- Medical section ain’t optional – be smart ‘bout answers
- Screenshot payment confirmation as proof – trust nobody
Honestly thought signin’ up be easiest part. News flash – wait ‘till training plan kicks in next month. Good luck fellow crazy runners!