Just over one year ago, I could barely run 200 meters. I was still feeling the effects of stage two bowel cancer, facing one of the hardest battles of my life. But today, I'm training for not one — but two full marathons to raise vital funds for The Christie Charity.

This campaign is called Run Again, because that's exactly what I’m doing — literally and symbolically. It’s about resilience, recovery, and the power of second chances.

When you participate in the Run Again campaign you are sponsoring the training and determination to attempt to run two marathons, not the finishers medals. When I was diagnosed, I did not know what the outcome would be, and nor does anyone else who is fighting cancer. I do not know if I will be able to run two marathons within two weeks, but I will remain positive and try my best. If this raises money for the good work The Christie is doing, then I will have been successful, and the miles covered will have been worth it.

  • Manchester Marathon

    19 April 2026

  • London Marathon

    26 April 2026

  • 2 (T20)

    Diagnosis Stage

  • 200 Meters

    Able to Run

  • 2 Years

    Training For

  • 2 Marathons

    Challenge

  • Two Weeks

    Within
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About The Christie

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. Every penny raised helps fund:

  • Cutting-edge cancer research
  • Specialist equipment
  • Patient support services
  • Life-saving clinical trials

This campaign is my way of giving something back to cancer care and research and for the care The Christie has given to my family and friends

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Meet the Runner

I’m running for everyone who’s faced this disease.
Every mile is a tribute — to survivors, fighters, and
those we’ve lost.

  • Name

    Chris Tomlinson

  • Age at the time of the race

    61

  • Diagnosis

    Stage Two Bowel Cancer Diagnosed: August 2022

  • Treatment

    Surgery November 2022

  • Marathon Goal

    Manchester + London, April 2026

  • Personal Motto

    Hope, Resilience and Determination
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raising events and raffles.

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