Manchester Marathon
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About the race
The adidas Manchester Marathon is an annual marathon in Greater Manchester scheduled for Sunday 18 April 2027. The event covers the marathon distance of 26.2 miles and presents a route promoted as the UK’s flattest major marathon, with large crowds along the way and noted potential for personal best times.
The race is one of Europe’s largest road marathons. Organisers describe it as the 2nd largest in the UK and 4th in Europe, with more than 40,000 runners and reported spectator numbers in excess of 150,000. Public entry places for 2027 sold out rapidly; the public allocation reached capacity within the launch window and organisers report the field filled within days. Some spaces remain through official charity partners.
The event lists adidas as an official partner and publishes finisher items including an annually refreshed medal design and a unique finish t-shirt. The event programme and website include route maps, training advice, information about charity places, volunteer roles and event photos, and the organisers operate a charity programme with named official charity partners for places on the start line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
