Purple Wave is a UoM Sport community organised to bring people together to celebrate and enjoy spending time together, whilst being physically active. The Purple Wave started as a single event in 2016 but has recently been expanded to include a series of events each year.

Ways to fundraise

Fundraising for Charity

There are many ways to fundraise. You can choose to raise money for a cause close to your heart by clicking ‘Join team’ above on this page and then creating a fundraising page for your charity. You can do this as a team or as an individual. This will link to the overall Purple Wave fundraising page.

Fundraising for Re-write cancer

You can fundraise to support Manchester's cancer research in the Purple Wave 2023, you can be part of something very special. You'll be joining a team of students, staff, alumni and friends of the University - all coming together to bring hope to those affected by cancer. Simply sign up via their page https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/purplewave23 and click the orange 'Start fundraising'. If you reach (or surpass!) your minimum fundraising target, they'll even cover your Purple Wave registration fee.

Purple Wave Events 2022 -2023

· Event 1: Selfie Run - 29th September 2022

· Event 2: MCR 24hr Run - 16th November 2022

· Event 3: UV Zumbathon - 7th December 2022

· Event 4: 2.5km/5km (run, jog, walk) – 1st March 2023

· Event 5: Great Manchester Run 10km/half marathon – 21st May 2023

Find out ALL about Purple Wave Events here https://www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/sport-and-activity/purplewave/