Manchester Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km in Manchester (England, United Kingdom)

Location

Manchester, England, United KingdomShow on map(53.4808° N, 2.2426° W)

Date & StatusApril 18, 2027Date confirmed

Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Manchester Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Manchester, England, GB focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier. Key features include Charity Run, Culture & History, Relay, City Run.

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 18, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (manchestermarathon.co.uk).

Official website

Manchester Marathon in Manchester (Work: "Marathon runners near the end of the race", Photo: Stephen Craven, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "Marathon runners near the end of the race" · Photo: **Stephen Craven** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

Charity Run Culture & History Relay City Run Capitals & Major Cities Landmarks & Monuments

Races & distances (2)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Marathon	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	231 m - 311 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Marathon (Relay)	Road Running	42.2 km	+190 m	234 m - 314 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

42.2 km

Elevation gain

+190 m D+

Elevation loss

-190 m D-

Altitude range

231 m - 311 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

0.9 % / 1.6 %

Course format

Loop course

42.2 km+190 m D+Peak 311 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 231 m to 311 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 311 m·at 28.2 km·Ø 0.9 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Manchester Marathon take place?

Manchester Marathon takes place in Manchester, England, GB (start area at coordinates 53.4808° N, 2.2426° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 18, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at Manchester Marathon?

The race program comprises 2 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), and Marathon (Relay) (42.2 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Manchester Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 231 m and 311 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Manchester Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (manchestermarathon.co.uk).