If 26.2 miles sounds a little too daunting, why not team up with friends, family or colleagues to cover the distance between you?

The Therme Manchester Marathon Relays offers both two and four person relay options, with each person covering part of the course. Each member of the relay team will receive a chunky medal at the finish line.

Runner A

The person allocated as ‘Runner A’ will start the Therme Manchester Marathon at the appropriate time allocated to them.

All other relay team members

The other runners in the team will need to make their own way to the designated start points on the route. All of the points are within 1km of a Metrolink.
The relay locations will be signposted, and marshals will be in place to point you in the right direction.
Do not travel to the changeover points by car as there will be road closures in place for the event and you will not get through.

NB – It is imperative that the person allocated the D bib does the last leg otherwise you will not get a time for your team.

Please note, the relay legs are not exact splits, but are similar in distance.

 4 – Leg Relay

Runner B: A56 Bridgewater Way – Cornbrook Metrolink Tram stop – click here to see on map

Runner C: De Quincey Road – Timperley Metrolink Tram stop – click here to see on map

Runner D: St John The Divine, Brooklands (M33 3PB) – Brooklands Metrolink Tram stop – click here to see on map

2 – Leg Relay 

Runner A: The person allocated as ‘Runner A’ will start the Therme Manchester Marathon at the appropriate time allocated to them.

Runner B: De Quincey Road (near WA14 5PH) – Timperley Metrolink Tram stop – click here to see on map

Please ensure that you have a contactless or Metrolink card if travelling on Metrolink between the relay points.

Finish

Runners A, B and C will collect their medal and t-shirt at the relay changeover point. Runner D will collect theirs from the main finish line. Baggage arrangements for relay teams Rather than leave all bags in the bag drop, think ahead and make sure that your bag is ready for you at the changeover point:
Runner A give your bag to runner B to take to the changeover point Runner B give your bag to runner C to take to the changeover point Runner C: give your bag to runner D to take to the changeover point Runner D: leave your bag in the bag drop at the Athletes’ Village, in your car or with friends.