[2] The marathon was run over a fairly undulating course with route markers at one mile intervals.

The course had a total distance of 26.2 miles (42.2 km), a total elevation gain/loss of 1,380 feet (420 m), an average elevation of 347 feet (106 m) and an average slope of approximately 1.75%.

The course began at Queen's Park, and after passing Rose Hill and the Crooked Spire followed the A617 to Temple Normanton, Holmewood and Hasland, followed by the A61 to Lockoford Lane.

The course took a winding route through Brampton including Ashgate Road, Old Road, Springfield Avenue before heading onto Saltergate into the town centre.

The last section of the route passed through Vicar Lane and West Bars to then turn back into Queens Park at the finish line.