The challenge, which has become an annual activity, brings together CITC participants outside of their usual Tuesday night session.
This year, 18 participants took on 80 laps of the Manchester Athletics track, to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two, all whilst carrying a weighted stretcher.
Completing the nearly 40-mile challenge in six hours, the participants then donated the food cans used as weights to the MCFC Fans Foodbank, before walking over to the Etihad Stadium where they stood pitch-side paying respects during a minute’s silence and the playing of The Last Post.
Jay McVean, a participant who took part in the challenge spoke about the importance of commemorating Remembrance Day: “The importance of commemorating Remembrance as a veteran is something I love to do.
“It’s not just about the people who served in the World Wars but remembering those who have fought in conflicts since. Also, those who continue to serve in our armed forces.
“Even as a veteran I am thankful for the support and service we receive throughout our continuing journey.”
The Military Veterans programme aims to help armed forced personnel stay active during and after their transition to civilian life.
The sessions provide a space for ex-military personnel to engage with one another and enjoy social aspects which teams’ sports give, whilst maintaining regular physical exercise.
Special thanks to Manchester Regional Arena for providing the use of facility.
Also involved through the day was the The Military Veterans Official Supporters Club.
Speaking with Dennis, the branch’s Chair, he said: “The OSC was founded as an extension of CITC’s Military Veterans Football Programme, building on the strong sense of community that the programme has fostered.
“Unlike traditional branches, the club is not tied to a specific location and proudly welcomes Military Veterans from across the world.
“Members paid their respects in a variety of ways: some took part in the CITC Remembrance Day Challenge, others attended the parade in Manchester City Centre, many joined services within their own local communities, and several travelled to London to participate in the national parade.
“Together, these acts of remembrance reflect the unity, respect, and enduring spirit of the Military Veterans Official Supporters Club.”
Support City in the Community’s work this Christmas through Manchester City’s ‘Christmas Together’ campaign.
The new ‘Christmas Together’ campaign creates an opportunity for fans to team up with the Club to support ‘City Onside’.
For every purchase a fan makes from a range of selected retail items, the Club will donate £5 to its charity*.
ENTER THE CITC MONTHLY PRIZE DRAW
Manchester City is also matching any donations* made to the charity through the ‘City in the Community Prize Draw’, meaning fans can double their chances to win amazing prizes.
Entries start at £5 per ticket; supporters can enter on a one-off basis, or they can sign up to a direct debit, meaning they enter the monthly draw automatically.
To take part in the prize draw, or to find out more, visit: www.mancity.com/citcprizedraw.
For more information about ‘Christmas Together’ visit www.mancity.com/ChristmasTogether
City in the Community empowers healthier lives through football.
To find out more, visit www.mancity.com/citc or follow @citcmancity on social media.
*MCFC will donate £5 for each product** sold and will match donations made to Manchester City F.C. City in the Community Foundation (registered charity no. 1139229) during the period of 04 November 2025 to 31 December 2025 up to a maximum of £75,000 in total. The first £150,000 raised will support City in the Community’s ‘City Onside’ programme, with any additional fundraising helping to sustain the charity’s broader purpose of empowering healthier lives with city youth through football.
