Sun 18 Apr 2027 Manchester, Greater Manchester

adidas Manchester Marathon

Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.

Sign up for £89.99-£169

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  • Sun 18 Apr 2027
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Manchester
adidas Manchester Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£89.99-£169

  • 26.2 miles road running

Event overview

With its fast course and electrifying atmosphere, any regular runners find this the ideal event to get a personal best time, whilst everybody finds the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.

Event details

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers

Location

  • Entertainment
  • Paid parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Eco medal
  • Eco t-shirt
  • Event app
  • Training plan

Sustainability

  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy
  • Trees not tees

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Manchester Marathon charity places for 2027 page.

Mental health

Rethink Mental Illness

Challenging attitudes on mental health to help those severely affected by mental illness.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group

Sign up
£35

Fundraise
£650

Free sign up Homelessness

Missing People

The only UK charity that reunites missing children and adults with their loved ones.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
FREE

Fundraise
£500

Disability

Mencap

Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£500

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Race pack by post
  • Series discount
Enter now
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.