Manchester Half Marathon 2023 route, road closures, start times and everything else you need to know
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Manchester Half Marathon is back for another year with thousands of runners set to take to the streets. On Sunday October 15, an estimated 16,000 runners will put their best foot forward and take on the 13.1 mile route.
Last year, the course was changed to allow the route to cover more areas of Manchester than ever before. In 2022, the new route took runners into the city centre but it always starts and finishes near Old Trafford.
The Half Marathon, which was launched in 2016, has received rave reviews from participants over the years thanks to its electric atmosphere, famous flat route and unrivalled support from crowds along the length of the course. READ MORE: Six giant heads will soon be seen across Greater Manchester - each with a powerful meaning behind it READ MORE: 15 incredible things to do in Greater Manchester as Autumn begins this October Together, with its marathon in Manchester in 2023, it will have raised over £3.2m for charity.
In addition, each year £1 of every entry goes into the Trafford Active fund, which aims to build a long-lasting sport and physical activity legacy within Greater Manchester.
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