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Greater Manchester Marathon


Manchester, United Kingdom

Greater Manchester Marathon is a road race of 26.2 miles (42 km) in Manchester, United Kingdom. The next edition is on Sunday, April 18, 2027. The race gives its climbing as 440 ft (134 m); measured from its course file, it's 341 ft (104 m). It starts at 109 ft (33 m) above sea level. Its high point is 159 ft (48 m). The course runs point to point. Registration is open to all. The field is about 28,077 runners.

There are 8 other upcoming marathons in United Kingdom. Greater Manchester Marathon climbs about 17 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

26.3miDistance
440ftClimbing
28,077runnersField
57°Flow 41°FTypical race day

The course

26.3miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
341ftMeasured climb
312ftDescent
159ftHigh point
76ftLow point

Questions about Greater Manchester Marathon

When is Greater Manchester Marathon 2027?

Greater Manchester Marathon 2027 is on Sunday, April 18, 2027.

Where is Greater Manchester Marathon?

Greater Manchester Marathon is held in Manchester, United Kingdom.

How long is Greater Manchester Marathon?

Greater Manchester Marathon is 26.2 miles (42 km).

How much elevation gain does Greater Manchester Marathon have?

Greater Manchester Marathon has 440 ft (134 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

How do you get into Greater Manchester Marathon?

Greater Manchester Marathon has open registration.

What is the weather usually like at Greater Manchester Marathon?

Around Greater Manchester Marathon's date, the day's high is typically about 57°F (14°C) and the low about 41°F (5°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Greater Manchester Marathon elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Greater Manchester Marathon's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Greater Manchester Marathon?

Greater Manchester Marathon climbs about 17 ft a mile (3 m per km), flatter than 60% of the 476 marathons listed with their climbing.

What other marathons are there in United Kingdom?

Other upcoming marathons in United Kingdom include The Grizzly (March 14, 2027), London Marathon (April 25, 2027) and Belfast City Marathon (May 2, 2027).

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