2026 see us celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Purplewave💜

The Purplewave, an initiative by the UoM Sport, is all about building community connections through physical activity and shared experiences. It’s not about being the best or achieving elite performance—it’s about having fun, staying active, and connecting with others who share your enthusiasm. 

Participants can join various events throughout the year, with the freedom to take part in as many as they’d like. Wearing a Purple Wave T-shirt is encouraged to show solidarity and support. For those interested in fundraising, UoM provides guidance and resources to help you reach your goals.  

🎅Purplewave Joins Park Run – 13 December, 2025

Purplewave joins Manchester South Park Run on Saturday 13 December at 09:00! This event is FREE to take part, but you can add some festive cheer by wearing a Santa hat – available for just £2.50. Hats are limited and will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, so grab yours early.

To get an official time, make sure you’re registered with Parkrun. Celebrate the season, get active, and be part of the Purplewave community!

🌻Purplewave Spring Dash – 4 March, 2026

Choose between a 2.5k or 5k run, walk, or jog around Platt Fields Park. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or just out to enjoy the fresh spring air, this event is for everyone. For those who want to track their performance, a race timing system will be in place—perfect to see how you’re doing! This is the ideal prep for the Purplewave Great Manchester Run 10k happening in May, 2026.

Tickets are £5 to take part and £10 if you would like one of the sought after Purplewave T-shirts.

🌟Purplewave Great Manchester Run 10k – 31 May, 2026

The Main Event of the series! The Purplewave is UoM Sport’s annual participation event, bringing together students, staff and alumni, to run walk or jog the Great Manchester 10k event. Each runner receives a Purplewave t-shirt as part of your entry.

Tickets for students and staff of the University of Manchester – subsidised by UoM Sport – cost £25. Tickets are limited so don’t miss out!

Once you complete your purchase, you will receive regular communication from the sport department to keep you up to date with all Purplewave information.

*If friends and family wish to run, they will need to purchase a full price ticket from Great Run, and then request transfer into the wave on this form.

Free fundraising option:

• There will be an option for those who wish to fundraise to apply for a free ticket to the event. The option will be open to students, staff and alumni – tickets will be allocated based on a minimum fundraising amount.
• If you are interested in being a fundraiser do not purchase a ticket but complete your details on this form to receive details as soon as they are available. Expression of Interest: Purple Purplewave 2025/26 – Fill in form

Get your tickets now!