Manchester Marathon: Road closures and race times revealed as thousands of runners expected to attend

With thousands of runners from all over the world expected to take part in this Sunday's Manchester Marathon- here is everything you need to know:

Where will it start and finish?

Starting at 9am, the course, which loops around South Manchester, will begin by Old Trafford football stadium before turning back on to Chester Road towards Sale, and then arriving in Altrincham.

Groups will then be released at 10-minute intervals until the last cohort sets off at 11.30am.

Runners will then turn back, passing through Baguley and back through Sale, before passing Chorlton, Whalley and Hulme.

The finishing line this year has been moved to Oxford Road.

Last year's winner Adam Clarke completed the 26.2 miles (42.2km) in two hours, 15 minutes and 35 seconds.

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Road closures:

Runners and spectators have been urged to plan their journeys well in advance because the main roads around Trafford will be closed for much of the day.

Many buses will be diverted, while transport bosses also expect Metrolink services to be very busy.

For a full list list of road closures click HERE.