About this event
The Manchester Marathon is the second biggest in the UK after London and one of the fastest — it's famously flat and the current British record was set on the course. Twenty-five thousand runners, another fifty thousand spectators, and a city that genuinely gets behind it.
If you're running, the last thing you want on race morning is a 30-minute Uber to the start. Our central Manchester apartments are walking distance from the Old Trafford start and finish area, and give you a proper kitchen for the night-before pasta.
Getting to Manchester City Centre
The start line is at Old Trafford cricket ground — Metrolink, 10 minutes from central Manchester, or a 45-minute walk along the canal if you want to loosen up beforehand.
The finish is in the same area, so you don't have to worry about getting back to a bag drop across the city.
Post-race, the tram back to the city centre is rammed until early evening. If you're staying central, walking back at a gentle pace is often faster than waiting in line.
Food & drink nearby
Pasta the night before: Salvi's and Sugo are the two that Manchester runners swear by. Book early — race weekend is their busiest of the year.
Post-race, every pub in the city centre is full of exhausted runners in foil blankets. Federal and Pollen Bakery do the best post-race brunch; Cloudwater tap room is the classic for a recovery pint.
Stay with City Superhost
Central apartments, no event surge pricing. Book direct and save.
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Frequently asked
- How early should I arrive the day before?
- Most of our guests check in Friday or Saturday and collect their race pack on Saturday afternoon. The expo is usually at Manchester Central — 10 minutes' walk from most of our central flats.
- Is there somewhere to stretch / foam-roll in the apartment?
- Our apartments are mostly open-plan living spaces with room to lay out a mat. No gyms on site, but every property is 5 minutes from a David Lloyd or PureGym if you need a proper warm-down.
- Can I get a late check-out the day of the race?
- Yes, if the next guest allows — just message us a day or two before and we'll sort it. Most runners appreciate an extra hour on race day.