Manchester Marathon
Event summary
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!
Your organiser
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 Royal Windsor Triathlon, Dragon Ride, Cancer Research UK London Winter Run and the Manchester Marathon.
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How to enter
Tickets available until Sun Oct 10 2021
What's included:
- Chunky medal
- Finisher's Recovery goody bag
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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.… read moreCan you sign up for the Manchester Marathon on the day?
Online entries close at 9am on April 3rd, or once capacity is reached. … read moreAt what time does the Manchester Marathon start?
The race will start at 9am on Sunday the 5th of April.… read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
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
Race Date: 10th October 2021
More information will be available closer to the race.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Talbot Rd, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK
Get directionsPlan your journey at tfgm.com.
The venue address is:
Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Rd, Manchester M16 0PX, United Kingdom
The venue is next door to the Old Trafford Metrolink stop
Travel By Public Transport - Metrolink
The Metrolink tram network is the easiest way to get to the race, there are number of cost effective ticket options for both runners and spectators. Both Old Trafford and Trafford Bar stops are less than a 10-minute walk from the Athletes Village, Race Village and Start Area. View the Metrolink network map here.
If you’re staying for the weekend then adult Travel cards are available for only £6.20 for travel from 6.00pm Friday evening to end-of-service on Sunday evening. This will enable you to make an unlimited number of journeys anywhere on the network over the course of the weekend. Travel cards can be purchased from the ticket machines located on all tram stops. For those who are travelling with their family it’s just £8.70 for up to two adults and three children to travel all weekend.
Trams run on a regular basis on all lines meaning there is no need to check a timetable – catching the tram really couldn’t be easier, just be sure to buy a ticket before you board as tickets aren’t available on the trams themselves.
Rail Services
If you are travelling to the event from outside Manchester by rail we recommend using either Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria stations. Both stations have Metrolink connections so you can quickly hop on a tram to continue your journey.
Taxis
Emirates Old Trafford- Lancashire County Cricket Club is 5 miles from Manchester City Centre (Piccadilly Gardens). Taxis from Manchester City Centre normally cost around £10-£15. Check before embarking on your journey. Roads in the vicinity of the Athletes Village, Race Village, and Start Area will be affected by road closures attributed to the event. Please refer to the drop off information below.
Airport
Manchester International Airport is approximately 20 minutes from the area. By car, join the M56 motorway at the airport exit (junction 5) and then follow the directions ‘From The South’ shown above.
There are direct train services to Manchester City Centre and also a Metrolink Service that runs to the Trafford Bar stop. This Metrolink service takes approximately 40 minutes and Trafford Bar is a 10 minute walk from the Athletes Village, Race Village and Start Area.
Getting Around
If you are using public transport we strongly recommend that you use Metrolink to get to and from the race village.
Parking
Manchester United FC have a huge number of very convenient and secure car parking spaces available next to the race start. These are pre-bookable and the the closest spaces are allocated first.
Disabled Car Parking Facilities
These are available in the car park at the football ground.
By Bicycle
There is space in the race village for you to lock up your bicycle. This is not manned at any time. The event organisers cannot accept responsibility for any losses or damages, however caused, so please ensure your bike is securely locked.
Marathon - Register Your Interest
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.
Route description
Route description
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
Race Date: 10th October 2021
More information will be available closer to the race.
Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Talbot Rd, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK
Get directionsPlan your journey at tfgm.com.
The venue address is:
Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire County Cricket Club, Talbot Rd, Manchester M16 0PX, United Kingdom
The venue is next door to the Old Trafford Metrolink stop
Travel By Public Transport - Metrolink
The Metrolink tram network is the easiest way to get to the race, there are number of cost effective ticket options for both runners and spectators. Both Old Trafford and Trafford Bar stops are less than a 10-minute walk from the Athletes Village, Race Village and Start Area. View the Metrolink network map here.
If you’re staying for the weekend then adult Travel cards are available for only £6.20 for travel from 6.00pm Friday evening to end-of-service on Sunday evening. This will enable you to make an unlimited number of journeys anywhere on the network over the course of the weekend. Travel cards can be purchased from the ticket machines located on all tram stops. For those who are travelling with their family it’s just £8.70 for up to two adults and three children to travel all weekend.
Trams run on a regular basis on all lines meaning there is no need to check a timetable – catching the tram really couldn’t be easier, just be sure to buy a ticket before you board as tickets aren’t available on the trams themselves.
Rail Services
If you are travelling to the event from outside Manchester by rail we recommend using either Manchester Piccadilly or Manchester Victoria stations. Both stations have Metrolink connections so you can quickly hop on a tram to continue your journey.
Taxis
Emirates Old Trafford- Lancashire County Cricket Club is 5 miles from Manchester City Centre (Piccadilly Gardens). Taxis from Manchester City Centre normally cost around £10-£15. Check before embarking on your journey. Roads in the vicinity of the Athletes Village, Race Village, and Start Area will be affected by road closures attributed to the event. Please refer to the drop off information below.
Airport
Manchester International Airport is approximately 20 minutes from the area. By car, join the M56 motorway at the airport exit (junction 5) and then follow the directions ‘From The South’ shown above.
There are direct train services to Manchester City Centre and also a Metrolink Service that runs to the Trafford Bar stop. This Metrolink service takes approximately 40 minutes and Trafford Bar is a 10 minute walk from the Athletes Village, Race Village and Start Area.
Getting Around
If you are using public transport we strongly recommend that you use Metrolink to get to and from the race village.
Parking
Manchester United FC have a huge number of very convenient and secure car parking spaces available next to the race start. These are pre-bookable and the the closest spaces are allocated first.
Disabled Car Parking Facilities
These are available in the car park at the football ground.
By Bicycle
There is space in the race village for you to lock up your bicycle. This is not manned at any time. The event organisers cannot accept responsibility for any losses or damages, however caused, so please ensure your bike is securely locked.
Marathon - Register Your Interest
Interested in volunteering at this event?
Organisers are always looking for an extra pair of hands and there are plenty of roles to fill!
Complete this short form and the organiser will be in touch.
By submitting, you’re accepting that we’ll pass your details onto the event organiser. We won’t pass your details onto anyone else.