The challenge, which has become an annual activity at the Club’s Remembrance fixture, brings together CITC participants outside of their usual Tuesday night session.
This year, 11 participants have taken part in a 40km run, 40km row and a 40km cycle, before taking part in the Matchday Remembrance Day activations.
The group’s aim, to raise £1,986, to commemorate 40 years of CITC as well as awareness of marking Remembrance Day. All funds raised go towards supporting CITC’s work of empowering healthier lives through football.
Aaron, a participant who took part in the challenge spoke about the annual event and what it means to him to take part: “Taking part in the annual CITC Remembrance Day challenge is extremely poignant for me. Having lost close friends serving on operations around the world, so it’s important to me that they are always remembered and the challenges allow me to play a small part in doing that.
“What makes it even more special is that I get to share these challenges with friends and fellow veterans that I have gained from being part of CITC Military Veterans programme.
“Without the CITC programme I would never have made these close friends and therefore I wouldn’t be able to share these amazing experiences together.”
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.
During the 2025/2026 season CITC delivered 69 sessions across 88 hours of delivery.
To find out more about the programme visit: mancity.com/vets.
Thank you to the Veterans’ Foundation for the support of the programme.
Throughout the 2026/27 season, CITC is celebrating 40 years empowering healthier lives through football.
The ‘40 Years’ campaign will bring together fans, participants, partners and staff for a calendar of celebration activities, fundraising opportunities and enhanced storytelling.
To bolster the campaign, Manchester City will be matching all fan donations made to CITC pound-for-pound* throughout the 2026/27 season.
Supporters who want to play their part can also download CITC’s new fundraising pack, packed with ideas, inspiration and practical guidance to help individuals, groups and communities raise funds in celebration of ‘40 Years’.
Fans and the Greater Manchester community are also being encouraged to submit their City in the Community stories both past and present.
To find out more about ‘40 Years’, including how to donate and other ways to get involved, visit www.mancity.com/40Years.
City in the Community empowers healthier lives through football.
To find out more, visit www.mancity.com/citc or follow @citcmancity on social media.
*Manchester City will match donations made to Manchester City F.C. City in the Community (registered charity no. 1139229) during the period of 05 September 2026 to 31 May 2027 up to a maximum of £200,000 in total. All funds raised will help to sustain the charity’s programmes, which empower healthier lives with city youth through football.
