Wigan Half Marathon & 5K for The Brick
Schedule
Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am
UTC+00:00Location
Mesnes Park, Wigan, WN1 1, United Kingdom | Wigan, EN
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Feeling ready to take on a challenge and make a real difference in your community?Join Team Brick at the Run Wigan Festival 2026, taking place on Sunday 15th March, and help support people experiencing homelessness and poverty across Wigan and Leigh.
You can choose between the Half Marathon or the 5K, making this event perfect whether you’re an experienced runner, a first-timer, or someone looking for a new goal after Christmas. You can also take part as part of a workplace team, running together to raise funds and awareness for a vital local cause.
Why run for The Brick?
Every step you take helps us provide:
Safe accommodation and support for people experiencing homelessness
Food, warmth and essentials for individuals and families in crisis
Pathways to stability, independence and hope
By pledging to raise just £50 per runner, you’ll receive a FREE Team Brick running vest and the satisfaction of knowing you’re helping to create real, lasting change for people who need it most.
Event details
📅 Date: Sunday 15th March 2026
🏃 Distances: Half Marathon or 5K
💷 Race fee: £35 Half Marathon, £17 for the 5K
🎽 Fundraising target: £50 minimum per runner
Get involved
Whether you’re running solo, with friends, or rallying colleagues from your workplace, we’ll support you every step of the way with fundraising tips, encouragement, and a warm Team Brick welcome.
To secure your place or find out more, contact Lisa at [email protected]
Take on the challenge.
Run for your community.
Run for The Brick.
www.thebrick.org.uk/run-for-the-brick-at-the-run-wigan-festival-2026/
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Where is it happening?
Mesnes Park, Wigan, WN1 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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