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Manchester Marathon

Famous for its fast, flat, and friendly route, the adidas Manchester Marathon 2026 is set to return on Sunday 19 April 2026 with its unmissable festival atmosphere! As one of the UK’s premier running events, this race invites runners of all abilities to join and take on the streets of this iconic city.

The event prides itself on welcoming everyone to Manchester to take on the 26.2 mile/42-kilometre challenge. You will share the start line with elite runners as well as people who thought that completing a marathon would never be possible. The course offers a great opportunity to get a personal best time and all runners find the incredible Mancunian support throughout the course unforgettable.

Alder Hey has various types of places for this event. Please use the contact form below to find out more information.

Registration: £30

Minimum Fundraising: £450

We aim to ensure all people have access to our events. If you require alternative registration options or other reasonable adjustments in order to participate, please contact community@alderheycharity.org so that arrangements, where possible, can be made.
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