The Manchester Marathon 2024, the UK's second largest marathon, will take place this weekend. Participants from around the world will aim for personal bests and raise money for charities. Last year's event raised close to £2m for charity, with over 24,000 attendees. The marathon will start on Sunday morning in Old Trafford and cover a 26.2 mile route through various parts of Trafford.
Thousands of people will take to the streets this weekend for the Manchester Marathon 2024. Considered the UK's second largest marathon, the event draws in people from all over the world as they try to achieve a personal best and raise money for charities and organisations close to their hearts.
Like in previous years, the start and finish lines will be in Old Trafford as runners make their way around the 26.2 mile route including the city centre, Chorlton, Altrincham, Hulme, Stretford and other parts of Trafford. Travel warnings have been put in place, with people advised to travel to the event via Metrolink where possible.A number of road closures will be in place during the event.
On Sunday, the majority of road closures will be in place from 3am to 8pm, but there are a small number of roads - based within the start and finish lines - that will be closed from Saturday morning. The full closure timings will vary based on location.
Manchester Marathon UK Charity Old Trafford Route Participants Personal Best Fundraising
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