Decision summary

Manchester Marathon at a glance

Typical conditions: 88/100
Evidence depth: 23 verified facts

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Manchester Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance: 42.2 km
Terrain: Road
Scenery: City, Historic

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Manchester Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Manchester Marathon?

The Manchester Marathon is described as pancake flat. The course listing puts the climb at 133 m.

Race character

Scenery

City
Historic

Atmosphere

Big City
Community

Terrain

Road

Elevation character: Pancake Flat
Technicality: Non Technical
Source-stated ascent: 133 m
Net elevation: 8 m

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record: 2:10:46 (Jonny Mellor)
Women's course record: 2:29:06 (Becky Briggs)

Entry requirements

Entry status: Sold out: Sourced entry status says this edition is sold out.
Ballot: No
Sold out: Yes

Race day logistics

Medal: Yes
Finisher tee: Yes

Course facts

Course type: Described as the UK's flattest major marathon

What are typical race-day conditions?

9°CTypical temperature
20 kphTypical wind
2 mmTypical rainfall
88Favourability /100

Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

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