Manchester Half Marathon 2022: Race arrival and start times - with full list of colour waves

It’s nearly time for the Manchester Half Marathon in 2022 as runners across the region prepare to take on the 13.1-mile challenge this weekend.

Taking place on Sunday morning (October 9), thousands will flock to the start line in the Trafford area of Manchester.

An array of groups are set to part, including the elite, elite wheelchair users, and seven colour wave types including white, red, green, purple, yellow, pink, and blue.

It is important for runners to check which wave they are assigned to as each has a different start and arrival time.

Here is everything you need to know about the start and arrival times for the Manchester Half Marathon in 2022.

What time do runners need to arrive for the Manchester Half Marathon 2022?

Here is a full list of arrival times for Manchester Half Marathon runners, depending on which group they have been assigned to:

• Elite Wheelchair - arrive between 8 and 8:10am.
• Elite - arrive between 8.05 and 8.15am.
• White - arrive between 8.05 and 8.15am.
• Red - arrive between 8.10 and 8.20am.
• Green - arrive between 8.25 and 8.35am.
• Purple - arrive between 8.35 and 8.45am.
• Yellow - arrive between 8.50 and 9am.
• Pink - arrive between 9 and 9.10am.
• Blue - arrive between 9.05 and 9.15am.

What are the start times for the Manchester Half Marathon 2022?

Here is a full list of the estimated start times for Manchester Half Marathon runners, depending on which group they have been assigned to:

• Elite Wheelchair - 8.55am.
• Elite - 9am.
• White - 9am.
• Red - 9.09am.
• Green - 9.18am.
• Purple - 9.27am.
• Yellow - 9.36am.
• Pink - 9.45am.
• Blue - 9.54am.