Manchester Marathon 2021 - Marathon in Stretford, UK

Event Details

What’s Included

Chunky medal
Finisher's Recovery goody bag

Raceday Logistics

Race Date: 10th October 2021

More information will be available closer to the race.

Volunteers

Interested in volunteering at the Greater Manchester Marathon? That’s great! Drop us an email on [email protected] and we can get you signed up!

Volunteering is a fantastic way to engage with a sports event. We are fully aware of the importance of our volunteers, our race simply wouldn’t be able to take place without them!

In reward for their valuable time, volunteer groups get a monetary donation to their group or club. This can then be used for club away days, entry fees, new kit and a massive amount more.

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

Meet the 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.

Manchester Marathon reviews (20)

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Zak H 1 review
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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.
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Cris R 2 reviews
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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!
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Sam A 3 reviews
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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.
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Gareth W 6 reviews
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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.
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Brighton M 1 review
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest in 2019
Fabulous. Course was great atmosphere brilliant. Will do bit again in future. Well dome to the organisers og this event
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Helen L 1 review
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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.
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Mark H 2 reviews
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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.
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Danny W 1 review
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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 years
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Jacqueline A 1 review
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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.
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Lisa P 2 reviews
Did the Marathon - Register Your Interest 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