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More than 16,000 runners are to take part in the 13.1 mile race, with the route this year covering more parts of the region than before

Dozens of roads have been closed for the event which will attract thousands of spectators along the route.

Start times are staggered, with nine waves of competitors beginning with elite wheelchair getting underway at 8.55am and the final orange wave beginning at 10.03am. The start and finish area as in previous years will be near OldRunners will head up towards Deansgate, then turning and passing by Castlefield and along to Bridgewater Way. The run continues onto Chester Road for three miles, before leading onto Cross Street.

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