Manchester’s streets will belong to runners on Sunday, October 4, as the half marathon brings thousands of participants and supporters through the city and Trafford.

For anyone planning a journey, half marathon road closures are the detail to check before leaving home, particularly around Old Trafford, Sale and Chorlton.

The 13.1-mile half marathon route starts and finishes in Old Trafford, passing through Hulme, Stretford, Sale and Chorlton along the way.

Music and cheering areas should give runners a lift, but getting across the route by car could prove difficult for residents and visitors.

The first of the half marathon start times is 8.50am, with further groups setting off at roughly nine-minute intervals until shortly after 11am.

That staggered start means disruption will not end when the first runners have passed.

Some streets near the start and finish will close from Saturday morning and remain affected until about 8.30pm on Sunday.

Elsewhere, restrictions begin as early as 3am on race day, while many roads are expected to reopen between early afternoon and 4.30pm.

Chester Road, Talbot Road and Warwick Road are among the key roads affected around Old Trafford.

In Sale, closures cover parts of Cross Street, Washway, School Road and nearby residential streets, with several restrictions scheduled until 4pm.

Around Chorlton, sections of Wilbraham Road, Manchester Road and connecting streets are scheduled to remain closed until 4.30pm.

Drivers near Deansgate should also expect morning restrictions, including closures affecting parts of Chester Road and nearby approaches.

Reopening times vary from street to street, so a road clear in one neighbourhood may still be blocked farther along.

Temporary one-way restrictions will add another complication, particularly for drivers trying to reach homes or businesses close to the course.

Transport for Greater Manchester plans extra Metrolink services, though trams and stops near the event are likely to be busy.

If you need to travel, allow extra time and consider public transport where practical.

For those lining the streets, the disruption comes with a familiar Manchester payoff: a morning of determination, noise and support for runners taking on a demanding distance.