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adidas
Manchester
Marathon 2026
Live Results
The adidas Manchester Marathon takes place on April 19, 2026 with 42,000 participants — sold out, UK's 2nd largest marathon, record edition. Start Old Trafford Stadium (8:55 AM), finish Oxford Road outside University of Manchester Whitworth Hall. Flat & Friendly famous route through Greater Manchester: Old Trafford → Deansgate → Stretford → Sale → Timperley → Altrincham → Chorlton → Whalley Range → Hulme → Oxford Road. Official starter Dame Sarah Storey (Britain's most decorated Paralympian). Electric atmosphere, 4th most popular marathon in Europe. Live results on SportHive.
Record 42,000 participants (up from 35,000 in 2025), sold out months ago. UK's 2nd largest marathon after London. Title sponsor adidas. Famous Flat & Friendly route ideal for PBs. Electric atmosphere, legendary Mancunian support, 4th most popular marathon in Europe.
Official starter Dame Sarah Storey (Britain's most decorated Paralympian). Charity fundraising goal £5.5 million (£3 million raised). Weekend activations: adidas Market Street takeover, Hyatt Pasta Party, Jet2 Runway (Mediterranean vibes, juice bar, giveaways). Supporter Send Off at Deansgate Interchange (Mile 1) with DJ truck.
Route through Greater Manchester: Old Trafford Stadium (start E2 car park 8:55 AM) → Bridgewater Way → Chester Road → Castlefield → Deansgate (Mile 1 Supporter Send Off) → Stretford → Sale → Timperley → Altrincham → Baguley → Chorlton → Whalley Range → Hulme → Oxford Road finish (University of Manchester Whitworth Hall). Flat, asphaltised, traffic-free — perfect for fast times.
Drinks stations with HIGH5 Orange Aqua Gels. Bag drop at Old Trafford. Staggered wave starts (Elite runners first). Jet2 Runway activation along route (complete Strava segment for holiday voucher). Live results real-time tracking on sporthive.com. Electric city atmosphere, incredible crowds cheering all the way.
Real-time tracking
All waves leaderboards
E2 car park 8:55 AM
Bag drop available
Whitworth Hall
Iconic city center finish
Britain's most decorated
Paralympian champion