42,000 runners took to the streets for the largest-ever adidas Manchester Marathon.
More than 150,000 spectators filled the sidelines to cheer on friends, family and colleagues as they ran the course.
From elite athletes chasing the English Marathon Championships to complete first-timers, this year’s marathon showcased both achievement and resilience.
Starting first, the wheelchair athletes set the pace, with Callum Hall taking the men’s wheelchair title in 01:47:35. He takes home the trophy and £2,000, with the adidas Manchester Marathon offering prize money parity across each elite field.
In the elite able-bodied races, Yohan Lidove stormed to victory in the men’s event with a time of 02:15:19, while Naomi Robinson delivered an outstanding performance to win the women’s race in 02:36:56, capping off a day of high-quality competition.
The event has already raised £4,549,349 for charity, supporting organisations including the Official Charity Partner’s Alzheimer’s Society, British Heart Foundation, Cancer Research UK and The Christie Charity, alongside the Manchester Marathon Community Fund, with the final total still continuing to grow.
To further add to the day packed with inspiring achievements, several world records have been broken. This included Cameron Frazer, the fastest person to complete a marathon while on dialysis (male) at 04:29:57, and Madhusmita Jena, who set a new world record running a marathon in a saree (female), completing the course in 03:45:39, highlighting the diversity and personal stories that define the marathon.
Dame Sarah Storey, who kicked off the start of the race, said: “It’s been a fantastic day for the adidas Manchester Marathon. I really enjoyed seeing everybody come together in anticipation.
“Even as I got the tram here before people set off, you could see the camaraderie between people. There was quite clearly a lot of support from spectators, and also between fellow runners.
“This has made it one of the most uplifting events I have attended and lovely to be a part of, especially as Manchester is my hometown – it’s made it all the more special.”
Andrew Smith, CEO of adidas Manchester Marathon organisers A.S.O. UK, said: “This was our biggest and most exciting marathon yet – the atmosphere across Greater Manchester was truly electric from start to finish.
“Whether you’re taking part, supporting, or part of the local community, thank you to everybody who contributes to this incredible experience.
“On a weekend where division has been in the local headlines, it’s a day that truly brings the whole region together.”