2026 Manchester Marathon: Complete Route Map and Finish Line Revealed
Thousands of runners will take to Manchester streets on Sunday, April 19, 2026. The event has run annually since 2012 and returns as the UK’s second-largest marathon.
Numbers and significance
A record 42,000 participants are registered for the 2026 Manchester Marathon. Many aim for personal bests, charity fundraising, or national and world-class times.
Charities and causes
Entrants will support charities including The Christie, Cancer Research UK, Alzheimer’s Society and the British Heart Foundation. Fundraising remains a major focus across the field.
Route overview
Runners will start beneath the Trafford Arch on White City Circle, A56. The course moves through Trafford towards Castlefield before returning near Old Trafford.
The route continues through Sale and Timperley before reaching Altrincham. It then loops back toward Manchester city centre via Baguley and Sale Moor.
After Sale Moor, competitors pass Chorlton, Whalley and Hulme. The finish comes along Oxford Road outside the University of Manchester.
Key landmarks
- Old Trafford (the ‘Theatre of Dreams’)
- Bridgewater Hall
- Beetham Tower
Start times and spectator information
Wave starts will be staggered between 8.55am and 11.30am. Hundreds of thousands of spectators are expected to line the route to cheer competitors.
Activity points with musicians, choirs, and dance groups will be positioned along the course. Water stations are also provided at regular intervals.
Practical details for runners and visitors
Bag drop locations, runner finishing times and road closure details will be published in advance. Filmogaz.com will host a complete route map for race-day planning.
Guides on bag drops and expected finish times will help participants and spectators. Road closures may affect travel, so plan journeys early.
Race-day support
Medical and marshal teams will operate across the course to assist runners. Event signage will direct athletes toward aid stations and the finish area.
Follow Filmogaz.com for updates and final logistics ahead of race day. The site will carry the latest maps and official information.
