The adidas Manchester Marathon is well known for its fast and flat route, making it the perfect opportunity to run a personal best.

All Elite Entries

As an elite athlete you will receive a free entry into the event and an exclusive experience on the day. This includes a free entry, access to the elite start pen and the elite drinks tables on course. There is also prize money up for grabs for those lucky enough to finish at the front of the field!

PRIZE MONEY

Elite Prizes 2024

There are prizes for the top 5 male and female elite runners in 2024 are as follows:

1st prize- £2000

2nd prize- £1000

3th prize – £750

4th prize –  £300

5th prize –  £200

2025 prizes will be confirmed soon

Elite Wheelchair Athletes 

There are prizes for the top male and female elite racing wheelchair athletes, these will be confirmed shortly.

Please note: only wheelchair athletes competing in a ‘Racing Wheelchair’ and adhering to World Para Athletics and AAF rules are eligible for the prize money offer.

Wheelchair Prize Money Regulations

The 1st and 2nd cash prizes for each gender will be awarded if 3-5 male or 3-5 female athletes participate in the wheelchair marathon.

The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cash prizes for each gender will be awarded if 6+ male or 6+ female athletes participate in the wheelchair marathon.

1st prize: £1,000
2nd prize: £500
3rd prize: TBC – needs 6 or more entries per gender

2025 prizes will be confirmed soon

PRESENTATION AND PRIZES

Prizes for all elites will be awarded on gun time. All other prizes will be awarded on chip time.

The presentations for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will take place near the finish line.

Elite Qualifying Criteria

To qualify for elite entry, within the last three years* you will need to have achieved the following times:

• Elite Male – Under 2:30 (marathon) or 1:09 (half marathon)
• Elite Female – Under 2:50 (marathon) or 1:19 (half marathon)
• Male Racing Wheelchair** – Under 2:00 (marathon)
• Female Racing Wheelchair** – Under 2:30 (marathon

*Subject to races taking place.

**Please note, we do not currently allow hand-cycles to enter our races. Elite wheelchair athletes who are competing for prize money MUST participate in a racing wheelchair.

For all Elite entry enquires including details of your qualifying performances, please get in touch with us by the 24th March 2025 on elites@humanrace.co.uk

Elite Race Results

Results will be posted on www.manchestermarathon.co.uk within 24 hours of the end of the event.