The adidas Manchester Marathon would like to invite elite athletes to take part free of charge.
The course is flat and offers a fantastic opportunity to get a very fast time. The course will be officially measured and certified by UKA.
Elite entry applications will close on 15th March. If your application is successful, you will be sent a link to complete your entry. Please note that successful applicants must register by midnight on Monday 5th April 2027.
If you have any questions regarding elite entries, please email elites@aso-uk.com.
TIME BONUSES FOR 2027
Alongside 2027 prize money below, a £500 time bonus will be awarded to any athlete who records a finishing time of under 2:16 (elite men) or under 2:36 (elite females)*

*Qualifying times for time bonus' must be achieved on official gun time, not chip time.
*1st and 2nd place prize money will be payable only if at least 3 participants start the event in each prize eligible category. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prize money will be payable only if at least 6 participants start the event in each prize eligible category.
The presentations for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places will take place near the finish line.
To qualify for elite entry, within the last two years* you will need to have achieved the following times:
Male
Sub 02:24:00 marathon or sub 01:07:00 half marathon
Female
Sub 02:50:00 marathon or sub 01:19:00 half marathon
Racing Wheelchairs
Male: Sub 02:30:00 marathon / Female: Sub 02:30:00 marathon**
*Subject to races taking place.
**Please note, we do not currently allow hand-cycles to enter our running races. Elite wheelchair athletes who are competing for a prize trophy MUST participate in a racing wheelchair.

Elite Highlights | 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon

Callum Hall is the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon Elite Wheelchair Champion

Naomi Robinson is the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon Women’s Champion

Yohan Lidove is the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon Men’s Champion
Please complete the form below to submit your application for an elite place. All applications must be completed by 23:59 on Monday 15th March.
For any questions please get in touch at elites@aso-uk.com.
2025: Yohan Lidove | 02:15:19

2025: Josh Griffiths | 02:16:56
2024: Adam Clarke | 02:16:29
2023: Ignas Brasevicius | 02:16:27
2022: Jonny Mellor | 02:10:46
2021: Matt Crehan | 02:18:26
2020: Cancelled due to Coronavirus Pandemic
2019: Aaron Richmond | 2:21:34
2018: Shadrack Tanui | 2:21:34
2026: Naomi Robinson | 2:36:56

2025: Tessa McCormick | 02:34:53
2024: Charlie Arnell | 02:37:14
2023: Naomi Mitchell | 02:31:27
2022: Becky Briggs | 02:29:06
2021: Anna Bracegirdle | 02:40:17
2020: Cancelled due to Coronavirus Pandemic
2019: Jenny Spink | 2:35:19
2018: Dani Nimmock | 2:38:22