Manchester Half Marathon 2024 route, road closures, start times and everything else you need to know

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The Manchester Half Marathon is back this weekend with thousands of runners set to take to take to the streets. On Sunday, October 13, an estimated 24,000 runners will put their best foot forward and take on the 13.1 mile route.

In 2022, the course was changed to allow the route to cover more areas of Manchester than ever before. The route takes 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, accessible flat route and unrivalled support from crowds along the length of the course. READ MORE: Beyond The Music 2024: Aitch and Lisa Nandy MP lead line-up for big festival and conference The event is estimated to raise over £950,000 for hundreds of local and national charities.

In total 1,620 participants will be taking part for an associated charity, 710 of which are participating for one of the Official Charity Partners: Alzheimer’s Society, Cancer Research UK and The Christie. Below, you'll find all the key information, from collecting your runners pack and start times, to the latest travel updates and the route that this year's race will take.