42.195 km

Distance

156 m

Dénivelé positif

4:18:00

Temps moyen d'arrivée

16 500

Finishers au total

1982

Fondé en

Plat

Profil

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Parcours et dénivelé

The Manchester Marathon is a fast, predominantly flat point-to-point course that winds through the heart of Manchester and surrounding areas. Starting at Cornbrook, the route showcases the city's industrial heritage, green spaces, and modern regeneration, finishing at Manchester Town Hall. The course is IAAF certified and known for attracting elite runners seeking quick times.

Surface: road Profil: Plat

Météo

Température 10°C

Humidité 68%

Risque de pluie 45%

Cool spring weather typical of northwest England with a moderate chance of rain. Runners should expect mild temperatures but should prepare for wet conditions and variable wind patterns.

Guides associés

▸How to Qualify for the Boston Marathon

The Race

Manchester

Histoires & Légendes

Born in the Running Boom

1982 Origin

The Manchester Marathon was founded in 1982, during the golden age of mass-participation running. Now 44 years old, it has established itself as a beloved fixture in Manchester, growing from its early editions into a race with genuine character and loyal following.

A Course Built for Speed

2013 Record

The course record of 02:07:13, set by Moses Kemboi in 2013, speaks to what the Manchester Marathon offers elite athletes: a fast, honest course where serious times are achievable. The record has drawn increasingly competitive fields year after year.

The Fast Lane

Course

Runners come to the Manchester Marathon for one reason: personal bests. The flat, fast course through Manchester has a reputation as a PB factory, with the roads seemingly designed to keep your pace honest and your splits consistent from start to finish.

Boston Qualifier

Tradition

The Manchester Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier, and that three-letter abbreviation — BQ — transforms the race from an event into a gateway. Every year, runners come to Manchester not just to finish but to chase a time that unlocks the world's most exclusive marathon.

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Record du parcours

02:07:13

Moses Kemboi (2013)

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Anecdotes

▸ One of the UK's oldest marathons, established in 1982 with its first race attracting just 500 runners—now it's one of Britain's largest.
▸ The course passes through iconic Manchester landmarks including the Etihad Stadium, Peckforton Castle, and finishes at the historic Town Hall on Albert Square.
▸ Consistently ranks among the fastest UK marathon courses due to its flat terrain, making it a favorite for Boston Marathon qualifying attempts.
▸ The 2012 edition was part of the London Olympics warm-up year and attracted thousands of international runners seeking Olympic stadium qualification standards.

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