{"id":52616,"date":"2023-10-10T11:04:57","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T15:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/?post_type=events&#038;p=52616"},"modified":"2026-07-30T17:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:03:14","slug":"manchester-marathon","status":"publish","type":"events","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-us\/events\/manchester-marathon\/","title":{"rendered":"Manchester Marathon"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"featured_media":52656,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"inline_featured_image":false,"wds_primary_event_locations":0,"footnotes":""},"event_types":[265],"event_locations":[10],"event_distances":[12],"event_course_types":[261,25],"event_seasons":[27],"class_list":["post-52616","events","type-events","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","event_types-marathons","event_locations-europe","event_distances-marathon","event_course_types-road","event_course_types-urban","event_seasons-spring"],"acf":{"event_hero_image":52660,"event_logo":52623,"event_logo_background":{"enable":false,"background_colour":"#FFFFFF"},"event_status":"available","event_status_labels_available":"book-now","event_status_labels_waitlist":"available-soon","event_status_labels_off_sale":"sold-out","event_waitlist_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Available Soon","url":"mailto:marcie.clawson@marathontours.com","target":"_blank"}},"event_additional_buttons":null,"event_book_button":{"link_option":"external","":null,"external_link":{"title":"Book Now","url":"https:\/\/bookingus.marathontours.com\/experience\/manchester-marathon-2027\/133","target":""}},"event_extra_button":"","event_overview":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">If you have questions regarding Marathon Tours &amp; Travel\u2019s Manchester Packages please: <a class=\"Button\" href=\"mailto:marcie.clawson@marathontours.com\">EMAIL OUR TRIP DESIGNER<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a class=\"Button\" href=\"tel:1-617-242-7845\">CALL 617-242-7845<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n<h3><\/h3>\r\n<h3>Run the 2027 adidas Manchester Marathon with Marathon Tours &amp; Travel<\/h3>\r\nGet ready to experience the thrill of race day as you take your place on the start line of the <strong>adidas Manchester Marathon 2027<\/strong> on <strong>Sunday, April 18, 2027<\/strong>. From the electric atmosphere and roaring crowds to the city-wide celebrations, this is far more than a marathon. It's one of the UK\u2019s most spectacular sporting events.\r\n\r\nRenowned for its <strong>fast, flat, and iconic course<\/strong>, the adidas Manchester Marathon attracts runners from around the world, creating an unforgettable showcase of endurance, determination, and achievement. Whether you're chasing a personal best, tackling your first marathon, or competing at the highest level, you'll be part of an extraordinary field that includes elite athletes and inspirational runners of every ability.\r\n\r\nAs you make your way through the streets of Manchester, you'll be powered by the incredible energy of thousands of passionate spectators whose support transforms every mile into a celebration. From the excitement of the start line to the triumph of crossing the finish, the adidas Manchester Marathon delivers a world-class race experience and memories that will last a lifetime.\r\n\r\nMarathon Tours &amp; Travel offer you<strong>\u00a0guaranteed race entry<\/strong>\u00a0in addition to a\u00a0<strong>hotel package<\/strong>\u00a0with a warm-up run and post-race celebrations.\u00a0 The Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team will be on hand for guidance and support to make your trip a success.\r\n\r\n<em>[Photos courtesy of Gabrielle Orlich\/Manchester Marathon]<\/em>","event_overview_button":"","event_feature_icons":null,"event_features":{"meals_included":{"detail":"Daily breakfast included","title":"Meals Included"},"guide":{"title":"Guide","detail":""},"transfers":{"detail":"Escort to race start","title":"Transfers"},"trip_extension":{"title":"Trip Extension","detail":"Extra nights available on request"},"accommodation":{"title":"Accommodation","detail":"Choice of hotels in Manchester 3 nights"},"entry":{"title":"Entry","detail":"Guaranteed entry for the 2027 adidas Manchester Marathon"},"celebration_party":{"detail":"Welcome & post-race drink","title":"Celebration Party"},"excursions":{"title":"Excursions","detail":""},"helping_hand":{"title":"A Helping Hand","detail":"Guidance and support of our Manchester based MTT team"},"worldwide_events":{"title":"Worldwide Events","detail":"UK's second largest marathon"},"medal_bling":{"title":"Medal Bling","detail":""}},"event_gallery":[{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":52631},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":52630},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_video","youtube_video":"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3-jogJhasc4"},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":52629},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":52627},{"acf_fc_layout":"event_gallery_image","image":52628}],"event_packages":[{"package_title":"Manchester Marathon Classic Package ","package_duration":"3 Nights","package_dates":"April 16 - 19, 2027","package_days":[{"day_title":"Friday, April 16","day_content":"Welcome to Manchester! Make your own arrangements to arrive at your hotel in Manchester. Hotel rooms are usually ready after 3:00PM; if you arrive earlier, you can leave your luggage with the hotel concierge and explore the city and surrounding restaurants and shops.\r\n\r\nThe Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team will be available in your hotel later this afternoon to meet and answer any questions you might have."},{"day_title":"Saturday, April 17","day_content":"We invite you to join Marathon Tours &amp; Travel for an easy shake-out run this morning. It will acquaint you with the local area, familiarize you to the marathon start\/finish area and shake-out any travel tiredness. The run will be no more than 5km, easy and at a comfortable pace for all fitness levels. It\u2019s a perfect opportunity to ask questions and get to know your fellow runners! Following that, our host will be available at the welcome desk from 9:00am.\r\n\r\nThe rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Manchester has everything from museums and gorgeous galleries to pretty parks and gardens. Throughout its iconic districts and neighborhoods are awe-inspiring works of architecture and dazzling bits of street art, not to mention the shops, theatres, cinemas and nightclubs.\r\n\r\nThe Marathon Tours &amp; Travel team will be available in your hotel this afternoon to meet and answer any questions you might have.\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Sunday, April 18","day_content":"Race day! Breakfast will be available early.\r\n\r\nThe adidas Manchester Marathon 2027 route will start in Old Trafford and finished on Oxford Street. You can find out more about the route\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestermarathon.co.uk\/route\/route-map\/\">here<\/a>. The action kicks with the wheelchairs and elites, with the final waves starting about two hours later.\r\n\r\nOur team will be happy to escort runners to the start area, or you can follow the directions provided to make your own way. The easiest way to travel to the adidas Manchester Marathon 2027 is to use the city\u2019s tram and train system.\r\n\r\nAfter the race make your way back to the hotel, freshen up, and celebrate\u2026you deserve it!\r\n\r\n<em>(Breakfast included)<\/em>"},{"day_title":"Monday, April 19","day_content":"Unless you have booked extra nights, please check out of your room this morning. 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While we expect the details to remain the same, changes are possible and will be confirmed closer to the trip after the race organizers have confirmed final instructions. All race rules and procedures need to be followed. More details can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestermarathon.co.uk\/home\/\">here.<\/a>\r\n\r\n<strong>MT&amp;T is licensed to sell official adidas Manchester Marathon 2027 entries but does not control start times or bib allocation.<\/strong>\r\n\r\nCloser to the event we will send you a link to complete the registration process for the event. Once you have finalized the registration process, the race organizers will allocate starting time and bib based on the information provided. 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