In short
Manchester Marathon 2028: registration opens on Tuesday, April 20, 2027, starting at 12:00 p.m., London time, based on previous years. Race date: April 2028 (2027: April 18).
Estimated date: for 2027, priority access opened at noon on Monday 20 April 2026 and the public at noon on Tuesday 21 April, two days after the race. 2028: the Tuesday after the 18 April 2027 race, to be confirmed.To be confirmed once officially announced.
What are the dates for 2028?
- Today
- April 20, 2027 Registration opens12:00 p.m., London time
- April 2028 Race day estimated dateStart time not announced yet
What do you book and at what price?
| What you book | A bib |
| Price | tiered prices, cheaper for the earliest entrants, 2027 amounts not published (to be confirmed)Rough estimate, check the official website. |
How do you enter, step by step?
- Register for priority accessThe register interest form on the official website gives one day's head start (2026).
- Sign up on April 20, 2027 from noonLondon time. The first price tiers are the cheapest.
- Consider the two-person entryA package for two runners, at a discount (2026).
- Sold out? Go through a charityCharity places with a fundraising pledge, for example £35 plus £400 in donations (2027).
Don't miss the date
Add the upcoming dates to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before the first one, then the day before each.
The next marathons to open
The marathon registrations and lotteries that open next, in order.
Frequently asked questions
Manchester Marathon 2028: what is the opening date?
Registration opens on Tuesday, April 20, 2027 at 12:00 p.m., London time. Estimated date: for 2027, priority access opened at noon on Monday 20 April 2026 and the public at noon on Tuesday 21 April, two days after the race. 2028: the Tuesday after the 18 April 2027 race, to be confirmed. To be confirmed.
Is there a ballot for the Manchester Marathon?
No: the organiser prefers guaranteed entry, first come first served, with prices rising in tiers.
How long do Manchester Marathon entries stay open?
For 2027, public places were gone about ten days after opening on 21 April 2026, according to the press.
Can you still run the 2027 Manchester Marathon?
Yes, with a charity place, or a returned place put back on sale on the official website.
Manchester Marathon: how much does it cost?
Tiered prices, cheaper for the earliest entrants, 2027 amounts not published (to be confirmed). Rough estimate, check the official website.