A minimalist poster that shows the marathon route in Manchester, United Kingdom. Available in 5 colors and 5 sizes. It also includes important statistics about the marathon, shown at the bottom, such as distance, date, time, pace, and your initials. Free customizations. This marathon route covers 26.2 miles through Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. Known for its exceptionally flat and fast profile, the course is designed to support personal best performances and record attempts. It passes through urban districts including Manchester city centre and surrounding boroughs, offering strong local crowd support throughout. Established in its modern form in 2012, the event attracts thousands of international runners each year. The route is widely regarded as one of the most accessible major city marathons in Europe due to its minimal elevation changes and efficient organization.