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Great Manchester Run 2023 road closures this weekend

Great Manchester Run 2023 road closures this weekend

Thousands of runners will take to the city for the Great Manchester Run this weekend.

Both 10k and half marathon events are taking place on Sunday, May 21, with start times staggered throughout the day. 2023 marks the 20th anniversary and there will be live entertainment zones at every turn to mark the occasion.

Among the athletes taking on the run will be Olympic legend Sir Mo Farah. The four-time gold medallist, who took part in the event last year, will retire from elite competition after the AJ Bell Great North Run in September.

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Established in 2003, the run is known for being Europe’s biggest 10km race, and will be broadcast on the BBC throughout the day. Thousands will also turn out to offer their support to those taking part and soak up the atmosphere.

However several roads within the city will be affected, with road closures and traffic diversion plans in operation. Find out below which roads will be closed when, and what times they will reopen.

Saturday May 20

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