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Craig Bentham

ASICS Manchester Half Marathon 2026

Help me reach my goal of £1,000

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640
miles

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Hi, I’m Craig and this year I’ve decided to take on the Manchester Half Marathon to raise money for Parkinson’s UK, a cause that is incredibly close to my heart.

Fifteen years ago, my mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. Like many families, we didn’t fully understand what that diagnosis would mean at the time. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition, and over the years we’ve seen first hand the challenges it brings, not just the physical symptoms, but the emotional and mental toll too.

My mum has shown incredible strength and resilience throughout her journey. Each day she powers through with courage. This is both inspiring and, at times, heartbreaking. It’s one of the main reasons I’ve decided to lace up my trainers and start tanking pavements again. Time to get out there and put some miles in!!!

Running 13.1 miles will be a huge personal challenge. There will be tough training sessions, early mornings, and so many moments where I’ll question why I signed up. But none of that compares to the challenges faced every day by people living with Parkinson’s. On race day, when it gets hard, I’ll be thinking of Sandy B and the thousands of families navigating life with this condition.

Parkinson’s UK does vital work funding research into better treatments, campaigning for improved services, and providing support for those affected. Every donation, no matter how big or small helps to make a real difference.

If you’re able to support me, I would be so grateful. Your contribution will not only motivate me through those 13.1 miles but will also help fund research and support that families like mine rely on.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story, and thank you for any support you can give. Let’s make every mile count.

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£1,000

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My updates

WE DID IT!!!!

Sunday 4th Oct
That was amazing! Loved every minute of it! Smashed my PB out of the park!! 01:33:20!!! Thank you everyone for your support, it means the world to me!!!

Week To Go…!!!

Sunday 27th Sep
What a morning for a steady stretch along the canal! Mad that next week it’s here, can’t wait!

LAST LONG RUN

Thursday 24th Sep
Last long run before RACE DAY!!! Felt really good, nice and steady to get the last long yards in the legs. Slower week incoming now with a few shorter runs to work towards next Sunday! Let’s Goooo!!!

It’s Getting Real!!!

Friday 18th Sep
Vest, number and tracker arrived!!! Excited!!!!

Rain & Darkness Incoming

Thursday 17th Sep
Good shift tonight as we get towards the race day. Rain & darkness are so close to being back again…not sure I’m ready for it!

Big Month Ahead

Sunday 6th Sep
Big push now before we hit race day! 

Beautiful Morning

Saturday 8th Aug
What a morning to blitz a 5km down the canal! Feeling strong!

First Half Marathon Distance

Tuesday 24th Mar
Well happy with that time as a starting point and a guide to beat! 🙌🏻

First Miles!

Saturday 21st Feb
Since Christmas I have been putting in the miles but without a real focus. It was just to get moving more again. Now it’s time to keep putting in the yards on a regular basis and prepare for longer runs.

Thank you to my sponsors

£28.44

Norrie Tennant

Well done Craig

£10

Mike Garrod

Great work sir. Fantastic time!

£23

Anonymous

Well done Craig proud of you

£26.69

Lyndsey O’connor

Well done Craigy Baby! Smashed it! 💪💪

£10

Ian Maude

Well done mate fantastic achievement and for a great cause

£26.69

Gill And Steve

Well done Craig

£12.25

The Ling’s

Great run, great Charity

£40

Andy Preston

Well done mate! Great work!

£12.25

Mark Everingham

Well done mate. Brilliant run 👏🏼

£15

Kris Hargreaves

£23.45

Wiggy

Good luck mate! Absolute legend X

£10

Jamie Walker

£30

Anonymous

Good luck today Craig , such a fantastic cause

£10

Emma Buckmaster

Good luck!

£23.45

Pauline And Stuart

Good luck Craig x

£12.25

Claire, Gav, Ollie, Jake & Nell

Good luck Craig, have a great run! 🏃‍♂️

£25

Susan & Michael

Good luck Craig!

£23.45

Sheila Rothery

Good luck Craig love nanna Sheila

£26.69

Rob Backhurst

Remember it’s not a race, it’s a marathon

£23.45

Joe

£55.88

Caroline Backhurst

Go for it!!

£58.01

The Lammberts

Good luck lad.

£10

Andy S

Best of luck Craig raising money for a great cause and sending love to you and your family

£12.25

Tyler

£10

Tom & Leah Green

Good Luck Craig! Such a worthy charity.

£23

Daniel Robson

⚫⚪

£20

Dan Conlon

£12.25

Matthew Mason

Good luck Craig! 🏃‍♂️💨

£10

Sparky, Nat, J-dog & Marlie X

Good Luck Craig! The quicker you run the quicker you can play darts 🤣

£12.25

Mostyn

£23.45

Andrew, Rachel, Lily & George Xx

Good Luck Craig!! Fantastic cause, go smash it! Xx

£12.25

Lucie Kisby

£10

Josie Sam And Evie

Good luck! 👏🏻

£10

Graeme And Harry Stott

£109.25

James Ferguson

good luck son

£10

Matt L

A great cause. Good luck although certainly done plenty of training.

£25

Garry & Susannah

£26.69

Arley Barnes

All the best Benth 👏🏼

£23.45

Seb & Margot X

£10

Lauren Brook

Good luck Craig!

£21.36

Mick O’connor

Go Smash It Craig!

£21.84

Lucy, Iain, Harry And Archie

Good luck Craig, Lucy, Iain, Harry and Archie x

£11.33

Ish

Good luck Craig.

£11.33

Craig Wilde

Smash it

£11.33

Martin Dyson

£21.84

Rob, Marley And Milo ⚽️

Good luck pal

£53.32

Liam Sumpter

All the best to your Mum(Sandy B) and all the family always bro!!!

£30

Stella Brown

Good luck Craig! Such a worthy cause. Your mum and dad will be so proud of you. x

£35.61

Sheelah Tennant

Great cause, go for it!

£10

Alex Beaumont

Good luck mate! Great cause! 🙂

£11.33

Vakaas Ahmed

Good luck brother ❤️

£200

Mum & Dad

Good luck Craig sure you will smash it. Thanks for doing it for Parkinson’s UK

£55.42

Norman

Go smash it Craig!!

£55.42

Judith Hinchliffe

Super human with all your commitments well done.

£11.33

Gary

Good luck Craig.

£15.45

William Lodge

Good luck mate, a great cause also very close to my heart.

£21.84

Wiggy

Top man Benth💪

£24.94

Linda Whitehead

Good luck Craig. Running for Parkinson's UK and your mum. Sending much love. Aunty Linda x

£27.05

Helen Hinchliffe

Good luck Craig!

£11.33

Eddie

£50

Sophie Bentham

£11.33

Liam Swain

£11.33

Kathryn Hardwick

Good Luck Craig! All those runs in the rain will be worth it! Kat, Paul, Olly and Jack x

£11.33

Liam Houldsworth

£11.33

Craig Bentham

Getting the ball rolling!