United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Manchester Marathon
Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Manchester Marathon is a large spring road race through Greater Manchester, with a flat course that gives runners good reason to think carefully about their pace. The latest published map covers 2026, when the finish was on Oxford Road; treat it as a guide until the 2027 route is confirmed. General-entry releases and official charity places have separate arrangements. For a closer look before booking, the race’s livestream and participant photographs show rather more than an elevation chart can.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Greater Manchester
- County / area
- Greater Manchester
- Nation
- England
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat; check the edition-specific route map before planning a time target.
- Approximate field
- 35,000–42,000Reported runners · 2025–2026
Rounded guide from 36,000 registered entries in 2025 and the organiser's reported 42,000-runner field in 2026. These are different measures, used to indicate scale.
How to enter Manchester Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
General-entry updates
Register interest through the organiser for current entry-release information.
Official entry informationOfficial charity
Apply through an official 2027 charity partner: Alzheimer’s Society, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Mind or The Christie Charity. Check its availability, registration fee and fundraising commitment before accepting a place.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Road course through Greater Manchester; the latest published map is for 2026 and that edition finished on Oxford Road.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Which route map to use
- The organiser currently presents the 2026 map as a preview of the 18 April 2027 race. It shows drinks and activity points, but is not labelled as the final 2027 route. Which route map to use information
- 2027 charity entry
- The five official partners are Alzheimer’s Society, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Mind and The Christie Charity. Each partner sets its own application and fundraising arrangements; a fundraising page alone is not a confirmed place. 2027 charity entry information
- Entry changes and runner support
- Use the official help centre’s pre-event and unable-to-take-part sections for current entry queries. Check the relevant edition before assuming a previous transfer or deferral rule still applies. Entry changes and runner support information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Manchester Marathon
Full 2026 resultsThe 2026 elite races finished on Oxford Road. The organiser's report publishes separate running and wheelchair podiums.
Elite men
Yohan Lidove won in 2:15:19 gun time; William Strangeway ran 2:15:42 and Charlie Brisley 2:16:04.
View result detailsElite women
Naomi Robinson won in 2:36:56, ahead of Heather Townsend (2:37:40) and Louise Flynn (2:44:21).
View result detailsMen's wheelchair
Calum Hall won in 1:47:35; Bret Crossley was second in 1:55:32 and Josh Hickinbottom third in 2:00:03.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Manchester Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Manchester Marathon?
General-entry updates: Register interest through the organiser for current entry-release information. Official charity: Apply through an official 2027 charity partner: Alzheimer’s Society, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK, Mind or The Christie Charity. Check its availability, registration fee and fundraising commitment before accepting a place.
Where is Manchester Marathon and how far is it?
Manchester Marathon takes place in Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Manchester Marathon course like?
Road course through Greater Manchester; the latest published map is for 2026 and that edition finished on Oxford Road. Flat; check the edition-specific route map before planning a time target.
How big is the field at Manchester Marathon?
The approximate field is 35,000–42,000, based on Reported runners for 2025–2026. Rounded guide from 36,000 registered entries in 2025 and the organiser's reported 42,000-runner field in 2026. These are different measures, used to indicate scale. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Manchester Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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