Thousands take to the streets for Manchester Marathon
32,000 runners are set to take part
Last updated 14th Apr 2024
Tens of thousands of people are set to push themselves to the limit later and tackle the world-famous Manchester Marathon.
32,000 runners are expected to run the twenty six mile course fundraising for all kinds of good causes.
A number of road closures are in place with people being urged to check before they travel.
The route covers the city centre, Chorlton, Altrincham, Hulme, Stretford and other areas of Trafford.
It kicks off from Old Trafford Cricket Ground at 8:55am.
The list of road closures include:
THE A56 SOUTHBOUND WILL BE CLOSED
03:00 – 16:30 Deansgate Interchange
to Edge Lane
07:30 – 20:00 Edge Lane to Ashfield Road
(one lane open to access M60
from Green Street)
07:30 – 16:30 Ashfield Road to Stamford
Brook Road
THE A56 NORTHBOUND WILL BE CLOSED
03:00 – 20:00 Barton Road to Edge Lane
07:30 – 16:30 White City Circle to
Deansgate Interchange
03:00 – 16:30 Edge Lane to White City Circle
07:30 – 16:30 Stamford Brook Road to
Barton Road
07:30 – 14:00 John Dalton Street to
Deansgate Interchange
(in both directions)