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WHAT’S NEW AT THE ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON 2025?

As if you needed more reasons to get excited about the Largest Day of Marathon Running in the UK on 27th April, we’re buzzing to…

POWER BANK RENTAL NOW AVAILABLE AT FINISH LINE

For participants and supporters needing to charge their phones after the event, Lifesaver Power Banks will be available to rent at the finish line Info…

NATIONWIDE SURVEY FUELS FRIENDLY NORTH/SOUTH RIVALRY AHEAD OF EVENT DAY

This will be one for the history books… For the first time ever, the adidas Manchester Marathon and London Marathon will take place on the…

“WITH HER HELP, I REBUILT MY STRENGTH” – WOMAN TAKES ON MARATHON AFTER DOG HELPS HER REGAIN MOBILITY

Kelsey Sheridan, a 28-year-old software engineer from Middleton, Greater Manchester, is gearing up to participate in the adidas Manchester Marathon 2025 – her first marathon…

SHARE A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT AT MILE 25

  You’ve cheered them through every step of training, and now it’s time to give them one final boost. Send a personalised message to appear…

HYATT HOTELS MANCHESTER TEAMS UP WITH ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON

Hyatt Hotels Manchester has joined the adidas Manchester Marathon as the Official Hotel Partner for the 2025 and 2026 events. Comprised of two hotels under…

PACKS DISPATCHED | FAQs

We are excited to share that over the next couple of weeks 36,000 packs containing those invaluable bibs, with your timing chip attached, will land…

FAQs: Live Tracking | Start Line | Road Closures

The 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon takes place on Sunday 27th April with 36,000 people registered to take part. Whether you’re participating or spectating on the…

JAMIE LAING REACTS TO NAMING OF ROUTE SEGMENT AS 12 EVENT ENTRIES GO UP FOR GRABS

To celebrate Jamie Laing’s incredible Radio 1 Ultra Marathon Man feat, we’re excited to announce the official re-naming of our Chester Road route section as…

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,…

COMMON MARATHON PITFALLS TO AVOID

With almost 1 month to go until the Largest Day of UK Marathon Running, marathon fever is officially gripping the nation… As 90,000 participants begin…

NEW BAG DROP PROCCESS FOR 2025

To assist those unable to leave baggage at their accommodation or with friends and family we will again be operating a bag drop for the…

PRE-ORDER YOUR iTAB TODAY

An iTAB is a metal insert that displays your name and finisher time on your medal – so that you can make your achievement even…

1K A DAY, BAKES & BEAR HUNTS: CHILDREN SUPPORT ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY IN MARATHON BUILD-UP

Children are rarely thought about in relation to Alzheimer’s disease, which impacts one in 14 people aged over 65 and 1 in 6 for people…

WHAT SHOULD I EAT BEFORE RUNNING?

If you want to train at your best, a good place to start is what you put on your plate. So what to opt for?…

MEET THE MANCHESTER MET UNI 2025 FINISHER TEE DESIGNER

This year, the adidas Manchester Marathon teamed up with the Manchester Met University on a 2025 finisher tee design that would knock the socks off…

REVEALED: YOUR 2025 FINISHER TEE

We are delighted to unveil the 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon finisher tee, designed by Manchester Metropolitan University student, Kian Godbold. Kian’s design went up against…

27th APRIL IS THE UK’S BIGGEST MARATHON DAY – BUT WHO’S REALLY BEST IN CLASS?

So, you’re one of the 90,000 people running a marathon on 27th April? Nice one. But if you’ve chosen Manchester, you’ve absolutely nailed it. Here’s…

“I WANT TO STOP MORE THELMAS LOSING THEIR LOUISES” – WOMAN TO PAY TRIBUTE TO BEST FRIEND WHO OUTLIVED CANCER DIAGNOSIS BY 4 YEARS

adidas Manchester Marathon participant, Clare McWhir, will take on the event in honour of her best friend, who passed away from cancer 4 years after…

2025 ROUTE CONFIRMED

We are delighted to share that the official route for the 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon has been confirmed. On the 27th April the 26.2-mile course…