Manchester Marathon in pictures as thousands flood city streets for amazing event
Thousands of runners have descended on Manchester's streets today to take on the city's iconic Marathon.
Now the fourth-largest race of its kind in Europe, around 28,000 participants are expected to run the 26.2 mile route around Manchester and Trafford today, with the race well underway. Participants are setting off in waves from the Trafford Arch, before passing through Hulme and into the city centre. They have then been greeted by crowds of spectators lining Deansgate, before looping back into Trafford and passing through Sale and Altrincham.Many runners are raising money for incredible charities, with an exceptional £1.5 million raised in total, according to Manchester Marathon.
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