A new challenge aimed at keeping the training on track for those entered in the 2024 adidas Manchester Marathon will take place between Wednesday 31 January and Tuesday 6 February.

National by adidas Manchester Marathon is a 10 mile challenge which runners can complete wherever they are in the UK using the app or device they normally use. This isn't a race, it’s about completing the distance and is the perfect motivational tool to step up your training distance.

Those interested in being involved should register to secure a place in this pilot event which is limited to 5,000 people. On National week those signed up should take part on the day of their choice, in any location, at a time that suits them best. When the distance is complete, upload a screengrab or picture of the achievement to the link provided.

You can choose whether to receive an official reward when you sign up and all finishers are also entered into a draw for some awesome prizes, you will also get first refusal on a place into the 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon.

You don't have to be entered in the Manchester Marathon to take part, it may be you are signed up to another marathon event in 2024. But if you are taking part in this year's Manchester Marathon then to celebrate your involvement in National you will have a special design added to your personalised adidas Manchester Marathon 2024 bib.

If you'd like to know more, visit the Manchester Marathon website.

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