All you’ll want to know concerning the largest race over 13.1 miles within the North West of England, with key info for members and spectators forward of the occasion
The Manchester Half Marathon takes place on Sunday (October 13) and the occasion will see over 24,000 individuals take to the streets within the 13.1 mile problem.
This 12 months is about to be the largest version but, with participation numbers up from the 16,500 people who took previous final October.
Within the elite males’s race, Jack Rowe received in a course document of 62:40, beating Andrew Heyes and Tommy Energy, who clocked 64:40 and 66:09 respectively.
Rowe is hoping to defend his title in Manchester on the weekend and can begin as favorite in an occasion that additionally combines because the English Half Marathon Championships.
In final 12 months’s elite ladies’s race, Lauren McNeil set a course document, claiming victory in 70:02. Lauren Howarth and Gemma Astin additionally went below the earlier document after working 71:22 and 71:55 for second and third respectively.
Runners on the occasion are estimated to boost hundreds of kilos for native and nationwide charities. In whole 1620 members will likely be participating for an related charity, 710 of that are participating for one of many Official Charity Companions: Alzheimer’s Society, Most cancers Analysis UK and The Christie.
Males’s podium in 2023 (Manchester Half)
What time does the Manchester Half start?
On the day, the elite wheelchair members will set off first at 08:55, adopted by the elite wave at 09:00. Afterwards, members will set off in tough 10-minute intervals, relying on their allotted wave color, till 10:39.
What’s the Manchester Half route?
To entry the beginning on occasion day, members ought to head to the Occasion Village at Lancashire County Cricket Membership. There will likely be a bag drop station and bathrooms, whereas marshals will direct members to the beginning line on the Trafford Arch. The entire route info, together with a useful interactive map might be discovered right here.
From the beginning in Outdated Trafford, members will head in the direction of the town earlier than looping again and working alongside Salford Quays, previous Outdated Trafford – house of Manchester United – after which head in the direction of Stretford.
Simply over midway on the seven mile mark, the route loops by Sale earlier than main onto the ultimate leg by Chorlton-cum-Hardy and in the direction of the end line on Talbot Highway.
The complete participant information might be seen right here and extra route info might be discovered right here.
Are there street closures across the Manchester Half?
Highway closures will likely be in impact alongside and instantly across the half-marathon route ranging from October 12 (Saturday). The A56 (North and Southbound) and the M60 Junction 7 will likely be closed till late afternoon. Full particulars on street closures might be discovered right here.
Girls’s Podium in 2023 (Manchester Half)
What’s the easiest way to get there on the day?
One of the best ways to get to and from the occasion is to make use of the tram community. For a quieter tram station, use the Imperial Struggle Museum cease which is a 15-minute stroll to the beginning. The closest tram stations to the Occasion Village are Outdated Trafford (a 3 minute stroll) and Trafford Bar (a ten minute stroll) however these stations will likely be very busy and should have queues.
Should you’re getting the prepare into Manchester, it’s greatest to take the tram to the Occasion Village upon arrival, as bus routes will likely be disrupted by street closures.
Roads are anticipated to be busy, so members are suggested to keep away from driving to the occasion if attainable.
The place is greatest for spectators to observe the Manchester Half?
With two new thrilling cheer zones, spectators are greatest to encourage family members on from alongside the course quite than in the beginning and the end space the place entry is proscribed.
The primary of the brand new areas is a PUMA Cheer Zone at Deansgate Interchange, the place spectators can take in the ambiance on the one mile mark and watch members begin the problem reside on the ‘Kick-off Cam’. There will even be energetic beats from a DJ truck and cheer indicators for spectators to customize.
The second new cheer zone is the ‘Buzz Hub’ at Wharfside. Right here, members might be noticed twice on their journey previous Outdated Trafford, earlier than they head out in the direction of Stretford. The ‘Buzz Hub’ will even have inflatable dancing bees and a DJ.
Different prime viewing spots embrace Stretford, Sale and Chorlton-cum-Hardy, only one mile earlier than the end. To see members cross the end line, head contained in the Occasion Village at Lancashire County Cricket Membership, the place a big display will present the end line protection reside, together with meals shops and actions from Manchester Half companions.
Returning for a second 12 months, RUN PUMA HOUSE will open its doorways to runners and spectators throughout the occasion weekend for pre-shakeout runs, suggestions from elite athletes and limited-edition personalised sliders for the finishers. To become involved head to 293 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 4EW on October 12 (08:30 – 16:00) and October 13 (09:00 – 16:00).
Run PUMA Home (PUMA)
How do I participate within the 2025 Manchester Half?
Though this 12 months’s occasion has offered out, those that missed out or have been impressed to participate in subsequent 12 months’s occasion can register for 2025 precedence entry to best-priced entries right here. Entries will then be made accessible to the general public on October 15 at 12:00.
For extra info might be discovered right here.
What’s the Manchester Half?
The Manchester Half is a 13.1 mile race that takes place each October, beginning and ending by Outdated Trafford. It’s the largest half marathon within the area, with the 2024 occasion welcoming over 24,000 members. The problem goals to really symbolize all of the great individuals of Manchester and rejoice their achievements.
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