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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…

“RUNNING BECAME MY ESCAPE” – LOCAL MAN GEARS UP FOR CHALLENGE AFTER YEARS OF HOMELESSNESS AND ABUSE

Blackpool born Jake Baxter, 28, will fulfil his goal of running 26.2 miles at the adidas Manchester Marathon 2025 – after years of homelessness, abuse,…

TRAFFORD MOVING FUND DONATES £27,000 TO LOCAL GROUPS WITH WOMEN’S SPORT FOCUS

The adidas Manchester Marathon and Manchester Half have fortified their long withstanding relationship with Trafford Council, with almost £30,000 donated to Trafford-based community initiatives in…

“I DIDN’T WANT HIM TO GROW UP WITHOUT ME”. STAGE 3 CANCER SUFFERER TO TAKE ON EVENT

32-year-old Louise Wignall was fit and health-conscious when a lump was found on her breast in September 2021. She’d even had a health check 6…

A GUIDE FROM HIGH5: HOW TO TRAIN WITH GELS

Unsure how to get the best out of gels during your training? Don’t worry, our Official Nutrition Partner, HIGH5, is here to help you. With…

REVEALED: YOUR 2025 MEDAL

The wait is finally over… we are delighted to reveal YOUR 2025 adidas Manchester Marathon finishers medal. The medal signifies the accomplishment of tackling the…

DEADLINE | UPDATE YOUR DETAILS, FINISH TIME, DEFER TO 2026

Please note that the last chance to update your details is 11 February 23:59 this includes: 🕒 Updating your estimated finish time – this will allow…

TAKE PART IN OUR NATIONWIDE MARATHON SURVEY

Have you or someone you know taken part in a marathon? Perhaps you’re gearing up to take on the distance for the first time this…