Marathon
Run 26.2mi
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Take to the streets of Manchester in one of Europe's top Marathon's. Wether you're attempting a personal best or aiming to complete your first marathon, this event is suitable for runners of all proficiencies. The course is flat and fast and takes you through the cities streets. Come for the medal!
Review summary
4.5
20 Reviews
- Course
- Organisation
- Atmosphere
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Cris R
"Event really well organised. Pack sent a couple of weeks in advance, with all..."
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Zak H
"My first marathon and it was amazing, can't wait for 2020 and to do it all over..."
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Sam A
"Well organised from start to finish, but unfortunately the course is super..."
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How to enter the Manchester Marathon
Manchester Marathon route
Some highlights of the route:
- The flattest marathon course in the UK - flatter than London, Edinburgh, New York, Chicago and many others
- Perfect PB course
- The race village situated at Emirates Old Trafford, the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, on the car park in front of the pavilion.
- The race will start on the A56 near the White City roundabout, a short walk from the race village at Emirates Old Trafford
- Awesome entertainment and support along the course - see the comments page to hear what our runners said
- The route will be held entirely on closed, main roads
- More of the route in Altrincham where the crowd support was amazing
- We have a new 8m wide finish outside Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) on Talbot Road
At our 2017 event 86% of the top 50 recorded a PB or SB and 50% of the top 250 got a PB. This race is YOUR best chance to get a marathon PB!
Course Measurement
The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon in Trafford has been officially measured as accurate by the Association of UK Course Measurers
Some highlights of the route:
- The flattest marathon course in the UK – flatter than London, Edinburgh, New York, Chicago and many others
- Perfect PB course
- The race village situated at Emirates Old Trafford, the home of Lancashire County Cricket Club, on the car park in front of the pavilion.
- The race will start on the A56 near the White City roundabout, a short walk from the race village at Emirates Old Trafford
- Awesome entertainment and support along the course – see the comments page to hear what our runners said
- The route will be held entirely on closed, main roads
- More of the route in Altrincham where the crowd support was amazing
- We have a new 8m wide finish outside Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club (LCCC) on Talbot Road
Marathon
Start Time: 9:00am26.2mi
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cut-off time for the Manchester Marathon?
The finish line will close at roughly 4pm. Although the main race starts at 9am, be aware that you might not actually cross the start line until 9:40. The cut off will allow for a finish of 6 hours 20 minutes to 7 hours.
Can you sign up for the Manchester Marathon on the day?
Online entries close at 9am on April 3rd, or once capacity is reached.
At what time does the Manchester Marathon start?
The race will start at 9am on Sunday the 5th of April.
When is the race start list available?
2020 starts lists will be released at the end of March
Manchester Marathon weather forecast
11°C
Predicted highs
6°C
Predicted lows
Light breeze possible, up to 9mphMeet the organiser
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Human Race is the UK’s leading mass participation events company, putting on over 30 events each year in triathlon, cycling, running, duathlon and open water swimming. Part of Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), owners of Le Tour de France and the leader in the French running and sportive market, Human Race’s prestigious portfolio includes the Windsor Triathlon, Dragon Ride L’Etape Wales, the Cancer Research UK Winter Run Series and VitalityMove.
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Manchester Marathon reviews (20)
Did the Marathon in 2019
My first marathon and it was amazing, can't wait for 2020 and to do it all over again. Really well organised and the atmosphere was unbelievable.Did the Marathon in 2019
Event really well organised. Pack sent a couple of weeks in advance, with all the info you might need.On the day, it was easy to get into the starting pens and there were pacers in each pen. Lots of water stations along the route, which was REALLY flat! And the atmosphere was just great - the crowds were amazing and definitely added to the experience. I think it was the perfect option for my first marathon!Did the Marathon in 2017
Well organised from start to finish, but unfortunately the course is super boring and the atmosphere lacking except for at a couple of key points going around the course.Did the Marathon in 2019
This was my fourth year in a row running this race and I love it. Great almost flat course, good organisation and good support most of the way.Did the Marathon in 2019
Fabulous. Course was great atmosphere brilliant. Will do bit again in future. Well dome to the organisers og this eventDid the Marathon in 2019
It was a great atmosphere. The warm up and commentary was inspirational and fun. My grievance with the event was the litter in particular the plastic bottles. This use of single use bottles can't continue and the event needs to address this problem.Did the Marathon in 2019
Fantastic day, extremely well organised.The route was well sign posted way to navigate, atmosphere was one of the best I've experienced. I would definitely join again.Did the Marathon in 2018
Did this last year and loved it the atmosphere was amazing so much support its a flat race and easier of the 8 marathon's if done over the years1Did the Marathon in 2019
Manchester was my first marathon and i wasnt disappointed. I was totally buzzing the whole weekend. It was a very well organised event. I love crossing the start line to a pumping Blue Monday by New Order. The crowds were a great support. The only downside was the course was a bit dull in sections (and may be too flat!!) but the route is changing to go through the city centre next year. I really appreciated a very tasty free alcohol-free pint of beer at the end which tasted like proper booze. Good to have the start & finish cameras on You Tube so you can check how ridiculous you look later.Did the Marathon in 2019
Fantastic did this as my first marathon and signed up 3 weeks before, race pack arrived before the race. Pricey compared to other marathons but the crowds were fantastic Only criticism was the toilet queue prior to and it was not clear whether there were more in pens so everyone queued and first ones so 40 mins and anxiety about missing start
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