Latest News About Manchester Marathon

Updated 2026-04-19 10:01

The latest Manchester Marathon news is that the adidas Manchester Marathon is set for Sunday 19 April 2026, with the event now sold out and more than 42,000 participants expected on the streets of Manchester.[1][5]

Recent headlines

A Manchester Evening News story from 18 April 2026 highlights a runner taking on the marathon after a devastating double tragedy.
Another 18 April 2026 story says adidas has launched a limited-edition marathon collection inspired by Manchester.

Event updates

The official event site says 2026 entries are sold out, but charity places are still available.[1]
The marathon’s news page also shows recent updates on route confirmation, finisher items, travel information, and elite field announcements.[2][5]

If you want, I can also pull together the route, road closures, travel updates, or elite race news for today’s event.

Sources

Manchester Marathon - ITV News

Latest Stories ; Manchester Half Marathon: Route and Road closures · 11 Oct 2025 ; Travel warning ahead of Manchester Marathon · 24 Apr 2025 ; Thousands of runners ...

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News Archive - adidas Manchester Marathon

The adidas Manchester Marathon has once again teamed up with Manchester Metropolitan University to produce a standout finisher T-shirt for 2026, and this year’s winning… We’re proud to unveil the two most talked about rewards that will be waiting for you at the end of your 26.2 mile challenge, the… We’re giving you the chance to WIN THE ULITMATE EXPERIENCE at the 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon WORTH nearly £1,300! Two key deadlines along your 2026 adidas Manchester Marathon journey are...

www.manchestermarathon.co.uk

EVENT UPDATES - adidas Manchester Marathon

ADIDAS MANCHESTER MARATHON More than 42,000 participants will take to the streets of Manchester on Sunday 19th April 2026, and the event is now officially...