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Watch 2026 Elite Highlights

Missed our live coverage of the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon elite race? Check out out 3-minute catchup video below. No spoilers, but you can hear…

Greater Manchester comes alive as 42,000 runners take on record-breaking adidas Manchester Marathon

Greater Manchester came alive today as 42,000 runners took to the streets for the largest-ever adidas Manchester Marathon, cheered on by more than 150,000 spectators…

Stockport Mum Breaks World Record at adidas Manchester Marathon Running in Saree

Update (19.03.2026): Madhusmita Jena set a new world record at the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon for the fastest marathon run in a saree (female), finishing…

YOUR 2026 ELITE WINNERS | HALL, LIDOVE, & ROBINSON

The first finishers at the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon have stormed across the Oxford Road finish line under bright blue skies and perfect conditions. The…

IMPORTANT TRAVEL UPDATE 

We are excited to welcome everybody to Sunday’s adidas Manchester Marathon and wanted to make you aware of several travel updates ahead of your journey.  RAIL TRAVEL  Damage to overhead…

GREATER MANCHESTER POLICE WELCOME EVERYONE TO MANCHESTER

Ahead of the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon weekend, Assistant Chief Constable Steph Parker of Greater Manchester Police shares a message to everybody who will be…

Make ERDINGER Alkoholfrei One of Your Rituals after Sport

Is ERDINGER Alkoholfrei one of your rituals? Have you noticed that whenever you do something regularly you get into certain habits? Sometimes it’s because they…

WHERE TO MEET YOUR LOVED ONE AFTER THE #MANCHESTERMARATHON

Reuniting with your loved one after a marathon is a special moment. They’ll likely be feeling a mix of emotions – from pride, elation, exhaustion,…

EXCLUSIVE ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON MERCHANDISE RANGE REVEALED

adidas reveals the 2026 Manchester Marathon merchandise range, exclusive available in-store at adidas on Market Street, Manchester. This year’s collection features key running pieces across…

THE WHO’S WHO OF OUR ELITES

Update: Melissah Gibson has withdrawn from this year’s elite women’s race and will no longer be competing. Manchester is set for a huge sporting Sunday…

WHAT TO PACK FOR A MARATHON

Packing your event bag marks a shift into the final gear of your marathon journey: game time. Although exciting, it’s important to be well equipped…

7 NEW Things to Look Forward to at the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon

The countdown is on for the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon and excitement is building across Greater Manchester. This year, 42,000 participants will gather on the…

HOW TO GET A PLACE IN THE 2027 ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON

We’re so excited to welcome over 42,000 people to Trafford and Manchester next Sunday for the largest and most electric adidas Manchester Marathon ever. Our…

DAME SARAH STOREY ANNOUNCED AS OFFICIAL STARTER FOR THE 2026 ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON

We’re thrilled to announce that Britain’s most decorated and successful Paralympian, Dame Sarah Storey, will be the official starter for the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon,…

HOW TO TRACK SOMEONE RUNNING THE ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON

We’re delighted to confirm that spectators will be able to get the estimated current locations, of all our participants on Sunday 19th April. We have…

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 2026 ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON

The adidas Manchester Marathon returns to the streets of Greater Manchester on Sunday 19 April 2026, welcoming more than 42,000 participants and 140,000 spectators for…

INTRODUCING THE JET2 RUNWAY AT MILE 22

NOTHING BEATS A JET2 HOLIDAY… BUT ON THE 19TH OF APRIL, THE ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON COMES PRETTY CLOSE. Jet2 are touching down at the adidas…

PACKS DISPATCHED | FAQs

We are excited to share that over the next few of weeks over 42,000 packs containing those invaluable bibs, with your timing chip attached, will…

ENGLISH MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS RETURN TO MANCHESTER IN APRIL

We’re delighted that the adidas Manchester Marathon will once again host the English Marathon Championships in 2026. On Sunday 19th April, over 42,000 participants will…

WOMEN’S MARATHON TRAINING: HOW TO STAY MOTIVATED IN THE TOUGHEST WEEKS

You’ve completed some of the toughest weeks of training! The long runs are longer. The legs are heavier. Event Day is getting closer.  So this International…