We’re delighted to announce that entries are now open for the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon. Over 12,000 participants have already signed up during the 24-hour priority window, with entries being snapped up in record time. Allocations 1 and 2 have now sold out, so if you’re thinking about taking part, we recommend securing your place soon. You can find details on how to enter and the available entry types below. This launch entry window will close at 23:59 on 6 May 2025.

 

HOW TO GET A PLACE IN 2026?

The adidas Manchester Marathon has seen a remarkable surge in popularity in recent years, with both the 2024 and 2025 events reaching capacity in record time, despite increasing the capacity to 32,000 and then 36,000.

The overwhelming feedback from participants is that they’d prefer to avoid a ballot system and instead secure their place through a guaranteed entry process. With this in mind, we have released an initial allocation of places on a first come, first served basis. Early sign ups play a crucial role in the planning and organisation of the event, so we’ll continue to offer a tiered pricing structure, with the best value available to those who register earliest.

Entries are now open!

We know many of you will be having a go at the London Marathon ballot – and fair enough! But if you hang about until June to find out whether you’re in, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on the best-value places for the adidas Manchester Marathon. So, we have decided that for this entry window ONLY, in the unlikely event you get a London Marathon place through the public ballot, we’ll refund you (minus the booking fee). Terms and conditions apply.

 

WHAT ENTRY TYPES ARE THERE?

For our launch entry window we will offer the following entry types:

• Individual Entry: Includes guaranteed entry, your finisher tee and medal)
• 2 Person Entry (discounted guaranteed entry for two people): This entry type includes everything in the Individual Entry type for both people.
• Full Experience Package: Includes everything in the Individual Entry PLUS your event photos and engraved medal insert (iTab).
• adidas Training Entry: Includes a pair of Adizero Boston 13 and an adizero official Manchester Marathon training tee.