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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Jenna Campbell

Manchester Marathon 2022 route, road closures, start time and all you need to know

This Sunday, thousands of runners will descend on Manchester to take part in the Manchester Marathon. Having moved to October for its 2021 edition, this year’s race returns to its usual slot of Sunday April 3, and marks the second largest marathon event in the UK and the fourth largest in Europe.

The running event will also host the England Commonwealth Games Qualifiers. Some of the county’s best endurance runners will take the famous 26.2 mile course through Greater Manchester to compete for a spot on the England team for Birmingham 2022.

With a rich history dating back as far as 1908, the annual event has become a destination for keen runners from all over the country who are looking to nail a personal best. Here's everything you need to know about the 2022 Manchester Marathon.

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