All you need to know about Great Manchester Run
The Great Manchester Run is set to take place with around 35,000 participants and 150,000 spectators expected. Major roads will be closed for the event, prompting organizers to advise careful planning for travel. Elite athletes, including Dame Kelly Holmes and Kevin Sinfield, will participate alongside fun runners in both the 10km and half-marathon races.
- ▪The Great Manchester Run will feature both a 10km race and a half-marathon course.
- ▪Road closures will significantly affect travel in the city center on race day.
- ▪The event will be broadcast live on BBC Two, showcasing the races and festivities.
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