The adidas Manchester Marathon, one of Europe’s largest marathons, has confirmed the April 2024 event has now sold out following the release of final entries on Monday.
The release of final entries gave pre-registered, would-be participants the opportunity to secure one of the final 10% of participant places. Over 20,000 people had pre-registered for the remaining spots. All remaining entries were snapped up within hours of being released, with a record 32,000 participants set to take on the 26.2-mile course in north-west England on April 14, 2024.
In addition to the participants, more than 125,000 spectators are expected to line the streets of Trafford and Manchester to offer their support. Local clubs and volunteers also form a key part of the event, helping to hand out water and direct visitors.
With record numbers descending on Greater Manchester in 2024, the region can expect a significant economic boost over the event weekend. Data from the 2023 adidas Manchester Marathon economic impact report reported showed the benefit to the host economy was a significant £21.2 million.
In addition, the organisers donate £1 for every participant in the adidas Manchester Marathon to the Trafford Active Fund. This offers local groups and organisations the chance to receive a special allocation of funding to build a long-lasting sport and physical activity legacy in Greater Manchester.
Additionally, as part of the eco-friendly Green Runner initiative, City of Trees has been appointed as the event’s official Green Runner charity. The initiative strives to improve the event’s sustainability credentials, reducing its overall environmental impact. Ultimately, the adidas Manchester Marathon aims to donate £5,000 to support the planting of trees across Greater Manchester.
Andrew Smith, CEO of Manchester Marathon event organiser, Human Race, said “We are delighted that the adidas Manchester Marathon has completely sold out in record demand despite an increase in capacity. The demand for places has been incredible which is testament to the enthusiasm of the people of Greater Manchester.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming more than 30,000 people of all abilities to the start line and to making the 2024 adidas Manchester Marathon the most memorable yet.”
