LIVE: Manchester Marathon updates as thousands of runners take on race around city
Thousands of runners and spectators will line Manchester's streets today as they prepare to take part in the city's annual Marathon.
The 2023 adidas Manchester Marathon is the second largest marathon in the UK by distance and one of the top five most popular routes in Europe. This year, it is expected to attract a record-breaking 28,000 runners, as well as thousands of spectators. Starting at the Trafford Arch, runners will head past Old Trafford towards Upper Chorlton Road, past Hulme, and towards the city centre. Runners will then loop back towards Stretford on Bridgewater Way leading to Chester Road and Cross Street.Runners then pass through Sale, Timperley and Altrincham before looping back round to Baguley and Sale Moor, onto Chorlton-cum-Hardy and back to Old Trafford, with the finish line on Talbot Road.
the longest crochet chain while running a marathon. A host of elite runners including Olympians and International athletes will also be vying for the podium spots includingThere are a number of road closures and diversions in place due to the event. You can find out everything you need to know
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