Marathon

adidas Manchester Marathon

Manchester Marathon is a huge, fast UK city race with a flat Greater Manchester route, deep crowd support, and more accessible entry than London.

Next raceSunday, April 18, 2027
Distance categoryMarathon
LocationManchester, United Kingdom
Get alertsLast checked August 4, 2026

Quick facts

  • Fast, flat UK city marathon with a field above 40,000.
  • Route runs through Trafford and Manchester with an Oxford Road finish.
  • Race-day predictive tracking is available for following runners.
  • A major spring alternative to London for UK marathon runners.

About the adidas Manchester Marathon

Manchester has grown into one of Europe's biggest spring marathons, and the appeal is speed at scale. It gives runners a major-city field and loud neighborhood support without the same entry bottleneck as London.

Course

The route is built around Greater Manchester rather than a central-only loop. It stays flat by big-city marathon standards, passes landmarks such as Old Trafford, and finishes on Oxford Road near the University of Manchester.

Race-day weather

Mid-April in Manchester usually means cool racing temperatures, but rain and wind are real variables. The course is fast enough for goal pacing when conditions stay settled.

Past adidas Manchester Marathon dates and results

YearDateStatusResults
2027Sunday, April 18, 2027Upcoming
2026Sunday, April 19, 2026CompletedOpen results
2025Sunday, April 27, 2025CompletedOpen results
2024Sunday, April 14, 2024CompletedOpen results

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adidas Manchester Marathon FAQ

When is the adidas Manchester Marathon?

The 2027 adidas Manchester Marathon is on Sunday, April 18, 2027.

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