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manchester-marathon

Alex B

11 May 2026

★★★★★

Overall

“Amazing atmosphere, the crowd was three rows deep in places. Great support and facilities. Train line closures and busy trams made transportation a challenge but it hasn't put me off signing up again for next year.”

Drinks

★★★★★

Support

★★★★★

Organisation

★★★★★

Logistics

★★★★★

Transportation.

Course

★★★★★

Facilities

★★★★★

Atmosphere

★★★★★

Value

★★★★★