Manchester City Marathon
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Manchester City Marathon
The Manchester City Marathon event in Manchester, New Hampshire features multiple race distances on certified courses and includes in-person and virtual options. The road courses travel through downtown Manchester, the historic Millyard, the North End, and cross the Merrimack River to the Goffstown Rail Trail before returning downtown. The marathon is a Boston qualifying course.
Distances offered:
- Marathon 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon 13.1 miles
- 5k
- Relays (2-person and 4-person formats)
Aid stations are positioned roughly every two miles: the marathon has 17 stations, the half has 7, and the 5k has 1. Stations supply water, Gatorade and toilets while selected stations also offer GU products and bananas. Course time limits are set at 7 hours for the marathon and 4 hours for the half; there is no time limit for the 5k. Marathoners who miss intermediate cutoffs may be directed to finish the half or board a shuttle and will be scored for the shorter distance.
Relay teams follow specified exchange zones and timing procedures; team registration is capped at 125 teams. Finisher medals are given at the finish line for marathoners, half marathoners and relay teams. Age group prizes and cash awards are distributed for top finishers in designated divisions. Virtual participants may submit results and opt to receive or pick up event items by mail or at early pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
