BATTLE MANCHESTER
BATTLE MANCHESTER IS A HIGH-INTENSITY FITNESS FUNDRAISING EVENT WHERE ATHLETES PUSH THEIR LIMITS THROUGH EPIC CHALLENGES—STRENGTH, ENDURANCE, AND TEAMWORK. IT’S THE ULTIMATE TEST OF WHAT YOU’RE MADE OF.
CHOOSE FROM THREE EPIC CHALLENGES:
Saturday 10 MAY
9:00 - 17:00
VICTORIA WAREHOUSE
Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, M17 1AB
Venue Information - Parking at the venue is limited so please use public transport where possible. Victoria Warehouse is a two minute walk from the new Wharfside tram stop on the Trafford Park Line (Red Line). For more options: victoriawarehouse.com/getting-here/ - No changing rooms or shower facilities on site - Food and drink options to be announced
The Battle Cancer Challenge
Battle Run
Battle Lift
Join us in Manchester and take on our signature 90-minute Battle Cancer Challenge, test your endurance in Battle Run, or showcase your strength in Battle Lift. Feeling bold? Tackle two or all three challenges for the ultimate showcase of endurance. Battle Cancer is a global movement where fitness meets fundraising. We unite communities through fitness challenges that push you physically while raising money for life-changing cancer charities. Whether you're a competitive athlete or just starting, Battle Cancer is your chance to contribute to something bigger.
MAKING YOUR IMPACT
We now offer two ways to secure your spot and make a difference:
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CHOOSE YOUR
BATTLE
Register for your chosen battle: The Battle Cancer Challenge, Battle Run or Battle Lift. If you want to take on more than one in the same day, you can! Contact us to align start times.
02.
CHOOSE YOUR
START TIME
When you register, you'll get to choose your preferred start time. Slots are first come, first served, so make sure to grab your ticket early to secure the best time for you.
03.
CHOOSE YOUR
IMPACT
At Battle Cancer, your fundraising directly affects your score. You can make a donation to one of our partner charities during registration, or fundraise for any cancer charity of your choice. It's up to you!
We’ll provide a fundraising toolkit to help you raise money before the event. Plus, you can include any fundraising you've done in the past 12 months or any regular donations you make - it all adds up.
HOW IT WORKS
INCLUDED IN TICKETS:
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Athlete t-shirt
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Coach’s pass - bring someone to support your team in your lane, count your reps, and track your score (Battle Cancer Challenge and Battle Lift)
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Finisher’s patch
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Training plan
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Fundraising toolkit
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Special offers from our partners
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Free spectator entry for friends and family
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Team and action photos post-event
WHAT YOU'LL EARN:
Hit fundraising thresholds to unlock extra perks and freebies:
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Access to VIP recovery area - ice baths, recovery devices
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Recovery refreshments and nutrition
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Freebies from our partners - visit their booth and show your fundraising page to get your products!
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Free tickets to other Battle Cancer events in the same year
CHOOSE FROM THREE EPIC CHALLENGES:
THE BATTLE CANCER CHALLENGE
Fitness challenge.
You’ll progress through high-energy stations—bike, row, run, and lift—pushing for max reps in 5 minute bursts with 4 minutes to recover before hitting the next station.
Movement Stations
Shuttle Run/Air Runner
row
Each city’s event is unique, with different movements. We’ll release the exact 9 movements and order just before event day.
Be prepared for nine of the following 12 stations:
Movement Descriptions & Standards
Download the PDF for full movement descriptions, standards, and scoring details for both Challenge and Compete divisions.
bike
ski erg
dumbbell snatch
deadlift
sandbag squats
sandbag over the shoulder
burpee
sled push/pull
american kettlebell swing
box step up
Divisions
Battle Cancer has two divisions so you can compete at your level: Challenge division is the standard, Compete division is harder. All teams are teams of four - male, female or mixed. Mixed teams can be any combination of gender - 2:2 or 1:3.
The Route
Each city’s run loop varies based on our venue. In Manchester, Battle Runners will tackle a route split between inside and outside Victoria Warehouse, giving you quick access to all the action inside at Battle Manchester.
Your Time
Schedule
5k Individual Start Time: 09:00
(time-capped at 60 mins)
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10k Pairs Start Time: 11:00
(time-capped at 90 mins)
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15k Team Start Time: 13:00
(time-capped at 90 mins)
Each runner will wear a chip timer, either individually or shared within a relay team. The chip tracks your distance and time. In the relay, you can divide the distance however you choose, but each runner must complete a full loop before passing the timer to the next teammate.
Every £1 your team donates or fundraises = 1 point. Your score = Your time + fundraising points.
Divisions
Battle Run offers three distances, allowing you to choose the challenge that suits you best. Race solo or share the experience in a team relay. Each division also includes an option for a hardcore version, where you can add extra grit by wearing a ruck.
All tickets come with the same perks as our other challenges: an athlete t-shirt, finisher’s patch, access to all the action at Battle Manchester, free race and finish line photos, and more!
BATTLE LIFT
Deadlift challenge.
Lift as much weight as possible in a team using one barbell and a set of plates, with the freedom to adjust the weight and rotate teammates as you like.
How it Works
In this team of four event, the goal is to lift the maximum weight possible within 60 minutes - a powerful test of strength and endurance. With one barbell and a set of weights, teams can load as much or as little as needed to achieve the highest total weight lifted and claim the title of Manchester's strongest team.
Every £1 your team donates or fundraises = another kg to your total.
Schedule
Lifting platforms are available at these times:
10:00 - 11:00
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11:15 - 12:15
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12:30 - 13:30
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13:45 - 14:45
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15:00 - 16:00
Movement Standards
Download the PDF for full movement descriptions, standards, and scoring details here.
DONATE OR FUNDRAISE
At Battle Cancer, your fundraising directly affects your score. You can make a donation to one of our partner charities during registration, or fundraise for any cancer charity of your choice. It's up to you!
We’ll provide a fundraising toolkit to help you raise money before the event. Plus, you can include any fundraising you've done in the past 12 months or any regular donations you make - it all adds up.
OUR PARTNER CHARITIES IN MANCHESTER
The Battle Cancer Program
Our own registered charity, The Battle Cancer Program is a 12-week fitness program designed to build strength, improve fitness, and boost mental wellbeing for people post-cancer treatment.
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Our participants track progress with two classes per week, and small group sizes mean plenty of support from coaches and their classmates, all united by a shared experience of cancer.
MaCmillan cancer support
Our partner charity in Manchester is Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan does whatever it takes to support the 3 million people living with cancer in the UK - from raising money to provide vital cancer services and research, to campaigning for better cancer care and supporting the cancer workforce.
