Everything you need to know about watching the Greater Manchester Marathon in Altrincham and Timperley

It’s one of the highlights of the local calendar next Sunday April 10th, with around 10,000 runners expected to compete in the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon.

Starting and finishing at Old Trafford, the event will as in previous years pass through Timperley and Altrincham.

We’ve collated all the relevant information so you can plan your day.

Where to see the runners

Here’s the Altrincham part of the route:

See the full map of the route here.

Timings

The event gets underway at 9am and will take in Trafford Wharf Road, Sale, Brooklands, Timperley, Altrincham, Urmston and Stretford. The majority of runners are likely to be coming through Altrincham between 10am and 12pm.

Entertainment

Runners and spectators at the event will be treated to an impressive line-up of local bands, singers and entertainers, as well as additional cheering points along the route where charities and sponsors will be cheering runners on.

The en route entertainment gives the local community a perfect opportunity to get involved in the excitement of race day, whilst providing valuable encouragement to the runners at key points along the course.

As in previous years, runners will be able to vote for the Best Entertainment on the Course and the Most Supportive Neighbourhood, with the winner of each category taking home a £500 cheque.

Acts to look out for at set distances along the course include:

Sale Brass Band (Sale Waterside: 12km)
The Brook DJ (Brooklands: 14km and 26km)
Frank Sidebottom and Rock Choir (Timperley Village: 16km and 23km)
Loose Change, Wellington St Stompers, Little Belters and Magic Voices (Altrincham: 21km)
Samuel Brooks Pub and Tomohawks (Sale West: 28km-30km)
Stretford Brass Band, The Brakes, Little Belters and Gorse Hill Studios (Stretford: 9km and 40km)

The Altrincham Children’s Choir will also be performing again, keeping runners and spectators entertained with pumping pop, banging house, indie classics, world music and traditional choral fodder. The full entertainment details can be found here.