We've created a handy interactive map that highlights the marathon route, the start location, finish location and where the new start access for 2025 will be.

Please note that this year the Start Assembly and Bag Drop location will now be adjacent to Manchester United FC’s, Old Trafford ground.

There will be 8 water stations conveniently located along the course to keep you refreshed.

Each water station will have toilets available for participant use.

⚡HIGH5 Energy Gels will only be available at 3 drink stations, so please plan ahead and remember to bring additional hydration and nutrition based on your individual needs. Remember, use what you have been training with! Gels on course will be supplement to your own.

Find out more about the HIGH5 gels here.

Road Surfaces

Whilst the route is generally flat enabling many people to achieve PBs, it is important to note that the road surface on any road, by its very nature, is not completely even. We work closely with the council to communicate to them about the road surfaces before the event however not all areas can be fixed, and so there will/may still be;

• Potholes
• Uneven surfaces
• Speed bumps
• Traffic islands and other structures
• Cycle lane bollards

Due to the Greater Manchester walking and cycling network initiative, there are more and more cycle lane bollards and raised curbs along the main roadway network, therefore please keep an eye out for these when running on the roads as they could be a tripping hazzard. Please stay aware and watch where you’re going at all times.

Course Closure Time

There is a course closure time for this event. The Finish Line will close 6 hours after the last runner has crossed the start line. [this equates to a pace of approximately just over a 13 minute mile] The roads along the course are re-opened in staggered zones to facilitate roads reopening, so you will need to achieve the minimum pace throughout.

There will be a sweep coach at the back of the event which will progress around the course at the minimum speed. If you fall behind this speed you will get overtaken by the coach. If this happens then we would encourage you to get onto the coach, should you choose not to then you will be asked to move onto the pavement so our team can safely clean the roads, remove all the infrastructure, and facilitate the re-opening of the roads on time for businesses and residents.

Please be aware that should you continue on the pavements event signage, directional aids, drink stations, and medical stations etc will be removed as part of the de-rig, and so they will no longer be available to you. Should you carry on you will be doing so full in the knowledge of this. Please note that if you fall behind this minimum pace, you may be listed as a DNF in the results & may not get a finish time.

Greater Manchester Police will be deploying specially-trained officers as part of Project Servator to enhance security measures already in place at the adidas Manchester Marathon They will deploy at sites around the event footprint as preparations get under way and during the event weekend itself. Officers will work with event organisers, security and the public to help keep people safe throughout.

Some of these officers may be in plain clothes and are trained to spot the tell-tale signs that a person may be conducting hostile reconnaissance – the information-gathering terrorists and other criminals need to do to plan their criminal activity.

They can turn up at anytime and anywhere so please don’t be surprised if you see them. Officers may be supported by other specialist assets such as search dogs, mounted officers and firearms officers.

Working with the community is a vital part of making Project Servator a success, so if you have any questions, please feel free to talk to the officers.

It’s all about helping to ensure that everyone involved is safe and secure, and to make life difficult for criminals who may seek an opportunity to commit crime.

We will continue to work with Greater Manchester Police and other security organisations throughout planning and on the day of the event to ensure the event runs smoothly and to keep people safe.

If you see something suspicious, please tell a police officer or member of the security team as soon as possible.

To find out how you can pay your part, visit Project Servator | Greater Manchester Police (gmp.police.uk)