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#StayInWorkOut

27 Apr 2020

Join The 2.6 Challenge today!

Be active

Our University’s #StayInWorkOut campaign is inviting colleagues, their family and friends to take part in The 2.6 Challenge.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect on charities, with the cancellation of thousands of events and the loss of billions in fundraising income. In response, the organisers of the biggest mass-participation sports events across the country have come together to create a new campaign to raise vital funds to help the UK’s charities.

The 2.6 Challenge launched yesterday (Sunday, 26 April) on what should have been the date of the 40th London Marathon, the world’s biggest one-day annual fundraising event.

We’re asking you to take part in an activity of your choice based around the numbers 2.6 or 26, to support a cause you care about.

If you’d like to fundraise or donate to help the fight against the pandemic, please consider supporting The University of Manchester’s response to the coronavirus at:

People of all ages are taking on The 2.6 Challenge with a host of activities – from walking, running or cycling 2.6 miles, juggling for 2.6 minutes, to holding online workouts with 26 friends. The ideas and options are endless!

The only requirement is that you must follow Government guidelines on exercise and social distancing. Most people are taking part from Sunday, 26 April but you can do your activity whenever is most convenient for you.

There are just five simple steps to take:

  1. Dream up your 2.6 challenge – if you need help, there are lots of ideas on The 2.6 Challenge inspiration page.
  2. Head to The 2.6 Challenge to donate £26 – or whatever you can afford – to The University of Manchester or to set up a fundraising page. Every donation will directly support the University’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
  3. Ask all your friends and family to sponsor you and challenge them to do their own 2.6 Challenge.
  4. Complete your challenge.
  5. Share a photo or video of your challenge on social media with #TwoPointSixChallenge and tag us at @UoMSport and @alumniUoM.

For further information on The 2.6 Challenge, including a list of partners and supporters, and for more ideas about what your activity could be, visit:

We hope you’ll join the nation in The 2.6 Challenge!