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 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.

Please note, the relay legs are not exact splits, but are similar in distance. For the 2020 event on Sunday 5th April the splits are as follows:

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