New finish line for Manchester Marathon 2025 announced
In previous years, the start and finish areas were near Old Trafford, with the route travelling through the city centre. This year however, runners will be completing the course at The University of Manchester on Oxford Road.
In what is expected to be the largest edition of the run, 36,000 people will be lining up for the adidas Manchester Marathon on Sunday 27th April. The rest of the course will remain the same with stops to popular locations that have helped define the fourth largest marathon in Europe.
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Runners will still start under the Trafford Arch before making their way through beloved Greater Manchester towns like Sale, Altrincham and Stretford.
Planning around the new finish has taken over two years according to organisers with feedback taken from participants. The key objective of the change was to improve the experience for finishers with expanded transport links and recovery options as well as a close proximity to bars, shops and restaurants for people to celebrate with family and friends.
Places to participate in the event have been gradually released since April, with most recent allocations going in just a few hours. The final 10% of places for 2025 will be released today (October 16) and are expected to be just as popular.
Andrew Smith, adidas Manchester Marathon CEO said: 'We've been planning this one for a long time, so it's a great pleasure to confirm the addition of a truly elite level finish to our event.
"We've listened to the feedback from our participants and local community, as they are at the heart of everything we do. This switch combines what already makes the adidas Manchester Marathon special, with the same epic start under Trafford Arch but with significant improvements to the post-finish experience for our heroes and their supporters.
'Taking place at the same time as London, we know the eyes of the world will be on us, so cannot wait to further showcase everything Greater Manchester and the iconic city centre has to offer. Best of luck to everyone starting out on their marathon journey and see you in April!'.
Further information about the new finish line and 2025 course is available on the official adidas Manchester Marathon website including a FAQ section for participants who might have queries.
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