runners’ guide THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN ALL THE EVENT INFORMATION YOU’LL NEED TO MAKE MEMORABLE

CONTENTS 32 Your run number and timing chip 35 Travel advice 35 Timetable for the day 37 Event facilities 37 The start RUNNERS’ 38 course map 40 10k course map 40 Advice for spectators 41 Meeting up 41 The finish 42 The event village GUIDE GRAB A CUPPA, GET COMFORTABLE AND READ CAREFULLY The items in your run pack are very important so take the time to read this section carefully. But, before we begin, please remember that many of the serious medical problems occur in people who have been slightly unwell but do not want to miss the event or feel like they have let down their friends or charity. If this sounds like you, please don’t risk becoming a medical emergency – the Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run 10k and half marathon events will be back next year!

YOUR RUN NUMBER AND TIMING CHIP – THEY ARE ONLY FOR YOU! This is your unique number and only you must wear it on the day. Please don’t swap, change or copy it in any way – and definitely don’t remove your timing chip from the back, otherwise we won’t be able to give you an accurate finishing time. Fill in any missing details on the back of the number and pin it securely to the front of your top as you will need your number to claim your Finisher’s Pack and get your baggage back if you have used the baggage bus facility. If you have any queries about your number or it doesn’t match the number mentioned on the covering letter, get in touch sooner rather than later at [email protected]

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CITY CENTRE ROAD CLOSURES ARING EVENT DAY TIMETABLE Great Ducie Street 0730 Information Desk opens 1010 First Half Marathon finishers on 1307 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run 18 Please be aware that we work EVENT DAY ROAD CLOSURES 2 very hard with Manchester City in Albert Square. Charity Village and elite men, fast-paced club runners and 22 Council to provide as much car Closed from 04:00 Trinity Way parking and parking advice as From M62 possible. Unfortunately, anyone Closed from 07:00 North/Leeds Baggage Buses for half marathon 1020 Presentations for the Simplyhealth Orange wave start who does park illegally may end Closed from 08:30 Manchester Arena Victoria up with a parking ticket, or even Station Miller Street runners open Junior Great Manchester Run 1320 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run with their car being towed away, For a full list of road closures please visit so please only park in recognised

Trinity Way GREATRUN.ORG 5 7 car parks or use on street parking. 0815 Start area opens for half marathon 1030 Simplyhealth Mini Great Manchester 10k Purple and Blue wave assembly

Swan Street CAR ARS assembly Run assembly opens opens Shudehill 6 Cannon St 4 No. Name Operator Spaces 0850 Warm-up for the Simplyhealth Great 1043 Warm-up for Minis 1325 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run Chapel Street 8 1 First Street North Q-PARK 700 Manchester Run half marathon 1050 Simplyhealth Mini Great Manchester White wave start Victoria Street 3 2 Manchester Arena NCP 958 Arndale Centre 0900 Start of the Simplyhealth Great Run wave 1 start 1348 Purple & Blue wave warm-up 9 Market Street 3 New Bailey Street NCP 620 Salford Station 4 Arndale NCP 1383 Manchester Run Half Marathon 1052 Simplyhealth Mini Great Manchester 1355 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run Deansgate Bridge Street Corporation Street 5 Deansgate North Q-PARK 453 Newquay Street Piccadilly Gardens John Dalton Street 6 Deansgate NCP 340 wave 1 Run wave 2 start Purple wave starts 21 10 11 7 Printworks NCP 777 Piccadilly Gartside Street 0910 Start of the Simplyhealth Great 1100 Presentations for the Simplyhealth 1400 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run Trinity Way Spinningfields 8 Northern Quarter NCP 700 Albert Square Mosley Street Aytoun Street Deansgate 17 Quay Street 9 King Street West NCP 554 Manchester Run Half Marathon Great Manchester Half Marathon Blue wave starts Princess Street 14 12 Chorlton Street Water Street Peter Street 10 Piccadilly Plaza NCP 160

Mount Street 20 London Road wave 2 1130 Baggage buses for 10k open Assembly areas open for Pink wave Sackville Street 11 Piccadilly Gardens NCP 712 Liverpool Street Piccadilly 12 Sheffield Street NCP 160 19 Station 0930 Simplyhealth Junior Great Manchester 1200 Start area open for assembly for 1405 Assembly area open for Simplyhealth Finish Watson Street 13 13 Oxford Street NCP 431 Palace Theatre Great Bridgewater St Portland Street Run assembly opens Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run Great Manchester Run 10k Green 15 14 Chorlton Street NCP 559 Fairfield Street Palace Lower Mosley St. 15 NCP 411 Chepstow Street Whitworth Street 0943 Warm-up for Juniors 10k Orange wave wave Whitworth Street 16 Chester Street NCP 212 Hilton Hotel Whitworth Street West 17 Piccadilly Station APCOA 857 0950 Start of the Simplyhealth Junior Great 1215 Start area open for assembly for 1415 Presentations for the Simplyhealth Oxford Street Long Stay 1 18 Boddingtons Car Park, Total Oxford Road Great Ducie Street Car Parks 1150 Manchester Run 12-15 boys Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run Great Manchester Run 10k Station Chester Road Cambridge St 19 Manchester Central NCP 720 0952 Start of the Simplyhealth Junior Great 10k White wave 1433 Warm-up for Green and Pink waves 16 20 Great Northern NCP 1240

21 Spinningfields NCP 680 Manchester Run 12-15 girls 1230 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run 1440 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run Mancunian Way Medlock Street Mancunian Way Total 22 Rochdale Road Car Parks 750 0954 Start of the Simplyhealth Junior Great elite wheelchair start Green wave start

NB - Other car parks are available within Manchester From A56 NB - City centre parking restrictions now apply seven days a week. Between 08:00 and 20:00 Manchester Run 9-11 boys 1245 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run 1500 Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run From M56 Manchester Airport and surrounding boroughs. Altrincham parking on single yellow lines is illegal and parking in a pay and display bay is subject to charge. Please see www.manchester.gov.uk for full details. Some NCP car parks now have a maximum stay, 0956 Start of the Simplyhealth Junior Great elite women start Pink wave runners start please check on the car park signage before you park. Manchester Run 9-11 girls 1255 Warm-up for Orange and White waves There will be two wave starts for the half marathon. Sub two-hour runners have ARRIVAL TIME GUIDE solid red numbers and will start at 9.00am, HOW DO I GET TO THE START LINE? Metrolink; with frequent services and lines event to give runners five free rides. Just with two-hour plus runners starting at Event/Wave Arrive in Assembly Start Allow plenty of time to get to the start into the city from many areas there’s no download the App from iTunes and create 9.10am and wearing red numbers with a city from Time Time and use our arrival time guide (left) to need to check for a timetable, just show an account with a £1 deposit using promo white stripe. Half marathon Red numbers 0745 0815 0900 plan your trip. has up to your nearest stop and your next tram code MOBIKEFREE, then you’re ready to Half marathon Red & White numbers 0745 0815 0910 If you’re taking part in the 10k, the an excellent public transport system, shouldn’t be far away, although busier locate a bike, scan the QR code and RIDE! colour of your number relates to your start 10k Orange numbers 1130 1200 1307 including the Metrolink tram network and than normal. There are lots of cycle routes, roads with 10k White numbers 1145 1215 1325 wave, which is based on the estimated rail links so we recommend consider these For first and last tram times visit cycling facilities and bike parking options, 10k Purple numbers 1250 1320 1355 time you put on your entry form, so as your best option. tfgm.com/public-transport/tram too. Visit tfgm.com/cycling for more 10k Blue numbers 1250 1320 1400 basically the faster you are, the earlier you Transport for Greater Manchester Tickets can be bought from platform information 10k Green numbers 1330 1405 1440 set off. is providing a travel information page ticket machines, or visit getmethere.co.uk 10k Pink numbers 1330 1400 1500 There’s a rainbow of coloured waves in support of the event, which will be to download the ticket app. WHAT IF I HAVE TO TAKE THE CAR? – Orange, White, Purple, Blue, Green and available from week commencing April 23 To find out more on Metrolink visit If you do decide to travel by car the Pink. Yellow and White striped numbers forward to a faster wave. However, if Wifi’ on mobile devices, enter your at tfgm.com metrolink.co.uk, follow @MCRMetrolink information below is tailored to both the are for fast-paced club runners so, if you plan to run slower than predicted on email address and start sharing those Engineering works often take place on on twitter for live travel advice, or call direction you approach Manchester from you have one of these, follow all the your entry form or your mates are in a pictures. Remember to use the hashtag the rail network on weekends. If you are Metrolink Customer Services on and your arrival time. Please don’t rely on instructions for Orange numbers until you later wave than you, you can move back #GreatManchesterRun planning to come by train, you can get 0161 205 2000. satnav devices, though – they don’t know get to the start line. without having to tell us. This also means you can download advance information from Mobike, the world’s first smart bike- which roads we’ve closed for you! You then assemble in the area marked the Great Run App from iTunes or Google nationalrail.co.uk as well as on the sharing company that enables users of For live travel updates please follow with Yellow and White ‘Fast-Paced WILL THERE BE WIFI? Play. It contains loads of event day info tfgm.com page. its smartphone app to find a bike near @OfficialTfGM Runners’ banners. Of course there will be wifi and it will and your loved ones can track you on your Metrolink is Greater Manchester’s them, reserve and unlock it all using their From the North use the M60 and Runners are not allowed to move be free! Simply locate ‘Great Run Free journey round the course. tram network. It couldn’t be easier to use smartphones, have teamed up with the appropriate connecting road, leading to

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START INIS AREA MA START INIS AREA MA

RUNNING IN THE 10K (ORANGE / NUMBERS) USE THIS MAP. GETTING TO TE START RUNNING IN THE 10K (BLUE, GREEN OR PINK NUMBERS) USE THIS MAP. GETTING TO TE START

Orange Numbers Green Wave Access Route Access Route To Manchester Victoria Orange & White Numbers To Manchester Victoria Blue & Pink wave Access Route Access Route White Numbers Blue, Green & Pink wave Access Route Access Route No Entry For Runners No Entry For Runners (Spectators only) (Spectators only) Pedestrianised John Dalton Street John Dalton Street SERVICES Pedestrianised SERVICES Zone Brazenose Street Medical Point Brazenose Street Zone Medical Point Meeting Points Meeting Points Spinningfields Hardman Street New York Street Spinningfields Piccadilly Hardman Street New York Street Piccadilly Charlotte Street Gardens Charlotte Street Albert Baggage Areas Town Hall Gardens Town Hall Tram Station Albert Baggage Areas Sponsor Zone Square Tram Station Sponsor Zone Square

Lloyd Street Nicholas Street Live Music Stage Lloyd Street Nicholas Street Hardman Square Massage Hardman Square Massage Music Stage Jacksons Row Jacksons Row Quay Street Missing Persons Charity Village Quay Street Charity Village Warm Up Stage

Aytoun Street Piccadilly Aytoun Street Warm Up Stage Piccadilly Missing Persons Central St Peter’s St Peter’s Peter Street Square Central Square Southmill Street Run Information Point Peter Street Library Southmill Street Library Information Point Great Great Toilets Northern Portland Street Northern Toilets St John Street St John Street Square Square Windmill Street Windmill Street Abingdon Street Big Screen Viewing Abingdon Street Big Screen Viewing Deansgate Deansgate Charity Village Chorlton Street Chorlton Street Mount Street Midland Hotel Mount Street Midland Hotel Charity Village

Princess Street London Road Tonman Street London Road George Street Tonman Street Princess Street Sackville Street George Street YDRATION Sackville Street

Watson Street Portland Street Watson Street Portland Street YDRATION Aqua Pura Water Aqua Pura Water

Fairfield Street Manchester Fairfield Street Great Northern Manchester TRANSORT Great Northern Manchester Central Central Manchester TRANSORT Piccadilly Piccadilly Station Metrolink Station Great Bridgewater Street Tram Station Great Bridgewater Street Metrolink Tram Station Hilton Hotel Train Staion Hilton Hotel Train Staion Lower Mosely Street Lower Mosely Street ATER TE INIS ATER TE INIS Oxford Road Whitworth Street Oxford Road Whitworth Street Orange Run Numbers Green Numbers Deansgate-Castlefield Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Station White Run Numbers Tram Station Pink/Blue Run Numbers

Whitworth Street West Finisher’s Packs Whitworth Street West Finisher’s Packs Deansgate Oxford Deansgate Station Road Station Oxford Station Road Station

the northern part of the city – Oldham A62 accessing the city from the north. appropriate consider using M60 – will add a map to their travel page showing branded tent opposite the Town Hall steps. are provided, but are always busy so don’t Road A62, Rochdale Road A576, From 12:00 use Ashton New Road (A662), anti-clockwise, leave at Jct 22 and then the larger park and ride sites, all handy for It’s open from 12:00 to 17:00 on Saturday use them if you don’t need to. Middleton Road/Cheetham Hill Road or Ring Road (A665) or Hyde Road (A57) then via A62 or A57M Mancunian Way (heading public transport and free for those with a May 19 and from 07:30 on Sunday May If you do leave a bag, use the luggage Bury New Road (A56). A665 from Devonshire St North. Eastbound is likely to be best). valid ticket or pass. However you decide 20. Any problems that can be sorted tag on your run number and please bring From the West use the M60, M602, From the South before 12:00 use City centre car parks will be slow to to travel, use this guide to help plan your in advance, though, check the FAQs at the bare minimum. There will be an Regent Road (A57), Trinity Way (A6042). the M60, M602, Regent Road (A57), get in and out of. Reduce the risk of journey and when to arrive in the city. greatrun.org/faqs or get in touch with the increased security presence and bags may From the East before 12:00 use the M60, Trinity Way (A6042). From 12:00 where congestion by using park and ride. TfGM team at [email protected] so we can sort be subject to checks. WHERE WILL I STAY? the issue out and put your mind at rest. The buses will not move (see start/ METROLINK MAP If you are coming the night before and The Missing Persons point will be finish area maps): they are positioned near need somewhere to lay your head, Nirvana based in Albert Square, too, near to the to the finish so if you want to use them Europe are the official travel partners Information Point. factor in a 10-minute walk to the start. of the event and specialise in putting Temporary toilets will have popped up packages together across a range of on a number of city streets near the start I WANT TO GET STARTED budgets. and several side streets off Deansgate Okay, so you’re itching to get over the start Give them a call on 0191 257 1750 or near the finish – see the maps on these line but have you read this magazine, have visit nirvanaeurope.com. pages for details. Permanent public toilets you made sure you can find the baggage You can also contact Manchester Visitor are near the Town Hall on Lloyd Street and bus and do you know your coloured Information Centre on 0871 222 8223 or within Great Northern. assembly zone? go to visitmanchester.com Follow the signs to your assembly WHAT WILL I DO WITH MY STUFF? area. Half marathon assembly zones are WHAT WILL I FIND AT THE START? Ideally arrive changed and ready to run, marked by time band signs. 10k assembly The Information Point is in Albert Square. leave kit with friends or family or lock zones will be highlighted by a huge You can’t miss it, it’s the Great Run- belongings in the car boot. Baggage buses coloured balloon arch.

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AL MARATON COURSE MA MILES LATTING

Bradford Roadt CLAYTON 7 MILES PLATTING A6042 5 SALORD A6 Manchester City Etihad Stadium 6 miles Start Line First Aid MANCESTER Bradford Roadt Ashton New Road A665 Albion Way CLAYTON M602 4 Finish Line miles Bands on 5 Pollard Road Course Route the Run A6010 1 km BOON ARMY Boon Army Stage A6042 Distance Markers 1 SALFORD A6 A57 5 13 Etihad Stadium 3 miles miles Princess Street miles South Langworthy Roadd Broadway Ashton New Road Water Station Wall of Sound MANCHESTER 22 2 Fairfield Street A635 miles 7 6 A665 miles miles M602 Charity Albion Way 4 1 miles Runner’s Shower 21 mile Cheering Bus Set 3 You will need to show your number to Listen out for any information given 2 ARDIC The Lowry 20 8 Pollard Road Key 103 km miles A6010 the steward to gain access – there’s a by the PA announcer and, when you hear the Quays A56 Music and Shower Zone Imperial War Museum A57(M) Road 19 4 reminder of arrival and start times on the the gun go, please be patient. Your timing A57(M) Start Line Ordsall Lane Chorlton Road Bloodwise stage Oxford Road Finish Line back. chip does not activate untilA57 you cross the 13 8 11 Course Route 14 miles 9 Once you’re in, move forward so other start line so you will receive a completely miles 3 13 Oxford Road 1 Princess Street miles km South Langworthy Roadd Broadway miles 12 Distance Markers miles runners can assemble behind you. If you accurate finish time. 10 15 Fairfield Street miles 2 Aqua Pura miles Upper Brook Street LONGSIGT 18 Stretford Road 7 A635 6 Water Station are taking part in assisted wheelchairs A56 miles miles 16 17 A5014 A635 12 please line up towards the rear of the I’M FEELING FINE BUT IS THERE Runner’s Shower 111 9 mile Plymouth Grove First Aid assemblyCoronation area. Street Set HELP AT HAND IF THAT CHANGES? 1 5 10 We hope you don’t need them, but there Manchester United White City Retail Park B5218 ARDWICK The Lowry (Old Trafford) 8 A56 miles LET’S GET WARMED UP the Quays is a full medical team consisting of 4 A56 1 Halle Youth Ensemble band 88 Macmillan Cancer Support cheer bus 15 Blocco Mente Samba band Imperial War Museum OLD TRAORD A57(M) The Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run doctors, nurses, paramedicsUniversity and first of 2 Power song 99 Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital cheer bus 16 The Christie cheer bus Trafford Road Manchester A57(M)Talbot RoadGORSE ILL Ordsall Lane Go Zone 3 Cancer Research cheer bus 10 Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust cheer bus 17 Macmillan Choir features a 10k course and a half marathon aiders in place. Chorlton Road 4 Alzheimer’s Society cheer bus 11 DJ E.M.A 18 Garmin Power Song Zone course, both of which haveKilometre been officially North West Ambulance Service and St 5 Chorlton Ladies Choir 12 Dobcross youth band & Manchester Met Uni cheer zone 1918 Manchester Uni Go Zone measured and certified. John Ambulance will be at the start, along 11 9 6 Batala drums 13 Clint Boon’s ‘Boon Army’ Stage 2019 Funtime Frankies & Feel Good Inc bands miles miles The start line for both distances is on the course, at the finish12 on Deansgate and 7 ManchesterOxford Road City activation 14 Key 103 Wall of Sound 2120 O2 Touch Rugby DJ Van miles Portland Street near the junction10 with in the city centre. 22 Key 103 Wall of Sound miles Oxford Street. Each kilometre/mile will be If you need assistance look out for the Upper Brook Street 3 A56 Stretford Road LONGSIGHT accurately marked by large signs at the green banners marking the medicalA5014 posts A57 side of the road. or ask a steward for help. If the medical CHARITY 2 CHEERING BUSES To make sure you are ready to take on team think it is unwise for you to carry on, from 11.5 miles and be transported to the six miles, 10 miles and 11.5 miles on the and packetsPlymouth and discard Grove at the side of the your head to cool down. Run through the Stockport Road your chosen distance, there will be they will suggest you pull out of the event. finish area, dropping at Quay Street. You half marathon route and near 5k and 7k on road to avoid any trip and slip hazards. We Key 103Cancer fine mist shower at 11 miles on 1 Research UK warm-ups forManchester all waves, United held within the NobodyWhite City can Retail be Park forced to stop, but it is can walk to this from 9.5 miles, too. the 10k route. have cleaning teams who will collect the the half marathon and 6.5k on the 10k.The (Old Trafford) B5218 Royal Manchester assembly area, led by our GreatA56 Run strongly recommended that you heed their In the 10k, a sweeper bus will follow at Only take one bottle per station and rubbish during and after your run to send clue2 that you’ve nearly reached them are Children’s Hospital fitnessOLD guru Roy TRAFFORD Gayle and Manchester’s advice. the rear of the last wave to pick up anyone move straight on (there are lots of thirsty it off to be recycled. the3 largeThe ‘shower Christie ahead’ signs! own Christina Waring. who feels unable to finish. runners behind you). Toilets are available at all drink 4 Macmillan Before the start, deposit any rubbish,GORSETalbot bin Road WHAT HAPPENSHILL IF I CAN’T GO ON? SiS energy gels will be available at stations. MUSICCancer TO MY Support EARS

liners or old clothing in the bins provided Any runners who feel they are unable to HOW CAN I STAY HYDRATED? the mile six drink station (on the half Anson Road We’ve5 Alzheimer’sgot a great SocietyBands on the Run or to the side of the assembly area to complete the half marathon can use the As well as at the finish line there will be marathon course only). HOW CAN I KEEP COOL? programme for you with regular music avoid causing obstacles to other runners. Runner Shuttle mini bus that operates Aqua Pura water stations near three miles, Take care when disposing of bottles You don’t need to pour bottled water over zones across the half-marathon and 10k

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routes with local DJs, live bands, choirs, drummers and cheering points from the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University, Cancer Research UK, Macmillan Cancer Care, A6042 Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, A6 The Christie, Alzheimer’s Society and A665 Manchester University NHS Foundation 10 COURSE MA Albion Way M602 Trust cheer bus. On the half marathon route Clint Boon’s MANCESTER Boon Army stage near the Imperial War Museum in Trafford (after 10 miles on the A57 1 half marathon and 5k on the 10k course) Princess Street South Langworthy Roadd Broadway

is there to lift you as you run for home. Sackville Street Fairfield Street

WHAT IF I HAVE TO WALK? 19 The Lowry If you are planning to walk all or part of 18 3 1 km either the half marathon or 10k we ask 9 2 Ordsall km 17 Park that you keep to the left so runners can Coronation Street Set the Quays 4 Imperial War Museum 2 A57(M) pass you with ease. Trafford Road km 16 A57(M) Ordsall Lane 6 A56 Chorlton Road 1 Halle Youth Ensemble band Please do not start near the front of the km 10 8 2 Power song half marathon or in the Orange or White km 5 Talbot3 RoadCancer Research cheer bus wave of the 10k, but be aware that we at the junction of Deansgate and Peter 11 4 Alzheimer’sGORSE Society ILL cheer bus need to re-open the roads quickly after Street. This area must be kept clear to 5 5 Macmillan Cancer Support cheer bus km 12 the event, so if you are still on the course 6 Royal Manchester Children’s hospital cheer bus allow runners to exit. 3 7 km Stretford Road 7 Manchester University NHS Foundation cheer bus after 5pm you may be asked to finish the km 15 13 14 A5014 run on the footpaths. 9 88 DJ E.M.A WHERE ARE MY BAGS? AND WHERE 8 99 Dobcross Youth Band 4 & Manchester Met Uni cheer zone CAN I FIND FRIENDS AND FAMILY? km 6 Chester Road WHERE’S THE BEST PLACE 7 B5218 10 Clint Boon’s ‘Boon Army’ Stage Beyond this point, runners from different 11 Key 103 Wall of Sound FOR SUPPORTERS TO GO? Manchester United waves will be directed to the relevant (Old Trafford) White City Retail Park Start Line 12 Blocco Mente Samba band

The start and finish areas are open to Oxford Road zones to collect their baggage and meet Finish Line 13 The Christie cheer bus spectators, although both areas will be OLD TRAORD up with friends and family – see the Course Route 14 Macmillan Choir 1 km Distance Markers very busy so we can’t guarantee the best A56 15 Garmin Power Song Zone start/finish maps for information. seats in the house. Please listen to and Aqua Pura 16 Manchester Uni Go Zone It’s a good idea to meet under the Water Station take the advice of the stewards. 1716 Funtime Frankie’s & Feel Good inc. bands board that matches the first letter of your Runner’s Shower Before you head off to spectate, 1817 02 Touch Rugby DJ Van surname to avoid confusion. At the end of First Aid 18 Key 103 Wall of Sound remember the only roads that are closed 19 the finish system you will be directed as

are those needed for the run so stay safe follows: on the footpaths at all times. – Half marathon runners will head There are six Charity Cheering Points, we have have run-through cheer zones Manchester United’s Old Trafford stadium Alternatively there are two big screens, Please resist the urge to stop straight on to their baggage buses and where supporters of Cancer Research UK with DJs part of the 18.24m ‘wall of sound’ (at 10 miles/4k). You can walk over to both showing footage from 09:00 – one at immediately, as there could still be meeting point on Deansgate between will be urging you on at one and 13 miles at the University of Manchester Go Zone at of these locations from Salford Quays, 100m from the finish and one within thousands of runners behind you. Your Peter Street and John Dalton Street. on the half marathon route and 1k and 9k 9 miles/2k and Manchester Metropolitan which is served by the Eccles Metrolink line. Spinningfields by the Oast House stage. Finishers’ Pack contains your exclusive – Orange and Green waves will be on the 10k course. University at 11.5miles/7k. There is no spectator viewing on t-shirt and medal, please take a pack turned left towards Hardman Street to At 11 miles/7k you’ll see supporters Chepstow Street, Great Bridgewater the Mancunian Way used for the half THE FINISH LINE IS IN SIGHT! corresponding to the T-shirt size you their baggage buses and meeting point in from The Christie; the Royal Manchester Street or Albion Street near Deansgate marathon but plenty of viewing on Ashton The Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run indicated on your entry form. Spinningfields. Children’s Hospital and Manchester Locks are good vantage points for both Old Road, Sir Alan Turing Way and at half marathon and 10k both finish on IT IS STRICTLY ONE PACK PER – White, Purple, Blue and Pink waves University NHS Foundation Trust will be at the half marathon and 10k. Or head out the Etihad Stadium. If at any point you Deansgate near the Hilton Hotel and the FINISHER. NON FINISHERS ARE NOT will be turned right onto Peter Street for 9.5 miles/3k; Macmillan are at 12 miles/2k; to the 10k halfway area/11-mile point become lost or lose someone in your party finish system will remain in operation until ELIGIBLE FOR PACKS. their meeting point and baggage buses off Alzheimer’s Society are at 8 miles/9k; and near the Imperial War Museum North and then please contact an event steward. the last 10k runner has crossed the line. The runner-only finish system ends Southmill St near Albert Square.

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START INIS AREA MA RUNNING IN THE HALF MARATHON (RED, RED & NUMBERS) USE THIS MAP. GETTING TO TE START

To Manchester Victoria Aiming to run in 2hrs or less? Aiming to run in 2hrs or more? Red Numbers Use the front half of Portland St Use the rear half of Portland St Access Route (Sub 2hrs) from Oxford St to Princess St from Princess St to New York St Red & White Numbers Access Route (2hrs +) No Entry For Runners John Dalton Street (Spectators only) Pedestrianised SERVICES Zone Brazenose Street Medical Point Meeting Point

Spinningfields Hardman Street New York Street Piccadilly Charlotte Street Gardens Baggage Area Albert Town Hall Tram Station Sponsor Zone Square

Lloyd Street Live Music Stage Nicholas Street Hardman Square Massage Jacksons Row Missing Persons Quay Street Charity Village

Aytoun Street Warm Up Stage Piccadilly St Peter’s Central Square Run Information Point Peter Street Southmill Street Library Great Northern Toilets St John Street Portland Street Square Big Screen Viewing Windmill Street Abingdon Street Deansgate

Charity Village Midland Hotel Chorlton Street Mount Street

Tonman Street George Street Princess Street London Road Sackville Street YDRATION Watson Street Portland Street Aqua Pura Water

Fairfield Street Great Northern Manchester TRANSORT Central Manchester Piccadilly Station Metrolink Great Bridgewater Street Tram Station Hilton Hotel Train Staion

Lower Mosely Street ATER TE INIS Oxford Road Whitworth Street Red Run Numbers Deansgate-Castlefield Tram Station Finisher’s Packs

Whitworth Street West

Deansgate Oxford Station Road Station

IS THERE ANYTHING TO DO Great Manchester Run image on the socialmediaregistration.greatrun.org. AFTERWARDS? homepage. You will need your ID number, which can You could head straight home for a We have bookable massage sessions be found just under your address on the well-earned rest! But, better still, complete and free sessions you can walk up to. letter you got with this magazine. today’s Great Run experience with a trip to Find-a-Physio and the massage team from Full results will be available at the Charity Village in Albert Square, open Manchester Metropolitan University will be greatrun.org, together with an event from 07:30 to 18:00. on hand and waiting to see you. report and details of other Great Runs Several official charities will have meet Spinningfields will be hosting a in 2018. and greet stands and will welcome both warm-down party from the Spinfest Official Simplyhealth Great Manchester runners and spectators. stage at the Oast House in The Avenue Run photographers will be there to capture Check out the Sponsor Zone on Courtyard, with live bands and DJs some of your proudest moments. Visit Deansgate between Spinningfields and brought to the event by Manchester Aid to greatrun.org and follow links to your own Albert Square, where you’ll find a number Kosovo. Great Run photo album. of Great Run partners with some great offers, entertainment and give-aways. I’VE DONE IT AND NOW I WANT WILL I BE ON TV? If you’re looking for some extra help with TO SHOUT ABOUT IT The Simplyhealth Great Manchester Run your recovery, head to the Simplyhealth Of course you do and you can! If you’d like will be shown live on BBC from 12:00 to Great Run Massage Zone based in the Great Run to share your result for free on 14:30, with highlights on BBC Two later in Chamber of Commerce on Deansgate in your personal social media platforms, we the afternoon. the Sponsor Zone. You can pre-book your can Tweet your result straight after your slot by visiting find-a-physio.com, then run or post on Facebook. HAVE A GREAT DAY AND just click on the Simplyhealth All you need to do is register now at ENJOY THE RUN!

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