BESPOKE ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON TRAINING PLANS

Now is the perfect time to step up your training for the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon on Sunday 19 April. Thanks to the experts at Runna you can access a bespoke training plan by simply choosing which type of challenge suits you from the options below.

15 Week Training starts Monday 5th January 2026.

FIRST TIME MARATHON

This will be your first time taking on a marathon distance, and you want to take the best possible steps to make the most of your experience.

You can check up some top tips for First Time marathon training here.

STEP UP CHALLENGER

You’ve covered many miles before, and maybe even seasoned in half marathon distance, but now it’s time to take your challenge to the next level.

You can check out some top tips for step up challengers in their marathon training here.

RETURNER PB CHASER

adidas Manchester Marathon will be your day to smash your marathon PB by using your bespoke training plan.

You can check out some top tips for PB chasers here.

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO RUNNA

 

As you are taking on the adidas Manchester Marathon in 2026, you have exclusive access to Runna training plans.

We want you to arrive on the start line feeling strong, prepared, and confident so we’ve teamed up with the #1 Running Coaching App, Runna. You can access your bespoke personalised plan with two weeks free using the code MANCHESTERMARATHON26.