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SUNDAY 19TH APRIL 2015 • TRAFFORD • GREATER MANCHESTER
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ASICS WOULD LIKE TO
WISH ALL THE RUNNERS
GOOD LUCK TAKING
PART AT THE EVENT
You have all done an amazing job training and getting to the start line.
To ensure you are prepared for race day and to help you Better your Best,
check out ASICS’ preparation tips and advice below.
STRETCHING
BEFORE A RUN
Stretching is essential whatever the
weather. As well as preparing the muscles
you’re about to use it:
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raises your heart rate
informs your body and brain via
stretch receptor nerves that you’re
about to start exercising, helping to
minimise the risk of injury increases
the production of adrenaline
QUICK TIPS FOR
STRETCHING
•
Never stretch a cold muscle – you
need to get blood in to it first
• Hold stretches for 30 seconds to get
the most out of them
• Don’t hurt yourself – stretching
should loosen up your muscles, not
be painful
4 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR RUNNING
• Stay still when you stretch –
3. Make sure you have the right
1. Vary your running route
bouncing or hopping can cause
running shoes
For most runners, pavements and roads
injury
Your running shoes are the only things
tend to be the surfaces of choice. But it’s
• Stretch after a shower if your
cushioning your impact with the ground
also the hardest and most unforgiving
muscles are tight – the hot water
and can minimise your risk of injury.
can warm the muscle up and help
surface. So try to vary where you run to
you loosen up before a run
reduce the strain on your body:
At ASICS, we’ve designed a range of
technologies to protect your feet and help
• Unpaved paths in the park or nearby
absorb the shock of impact:
forest trail can offer you a more
scenic and interesting running
• GEL Cushioning in the heel and
route
forefoot helps absorb impact shock
• Running tracks in your area can
with each stride
also break up your training
• Adaptive Heel technologies create
• Trail running or mountain running
a personalised fit with the best
can be a great way to see the sights
support for your feet
and give you a more motivating
• Technologies like the Space
route
Trusstic in cooperation with the
Dynamic DUOMAX provide you with
Varying your run is not only easier on
support and stability during the mid
your feet and legs, but it also breaks the
stance of your gait cycle
repetitiveness of running and can give you
that bit of extra motivation.
4. Exercise your feet
Doing exercises to strengthen your foot
2. Break the training habit
muscles will protect your feet by building
Variation in your training is key. Some
up a strong muscular system. It can also
runners slip into a set routine of running a
improve your performance as your pushparticular distance at a certain speed time
off power increases.
after time. The easiest way to vary your
training is to follow a running schedule.
A training plan creates balance and variety
with a combination of longer and shorter
runs as well as various training types like
interval running and pace running. This
will gradually add speed and distance to
your training which will help you progress
further in your running. Challenge yourself
and start a My ASICS training plan
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ASICS RUNNING ADVICE
RUNNING RACE DAY EATING
WHAT TO EAT FOR A RUNNING RACE
During the race
The morning of your race
If you have eaten well in the days leading
Your pre-event meal should consider
up to an event lasting 90 minutes or less,
issues such as:
you might not need any additional energy
• time of the event or events
during the event.
• if you’re prone to stomach
discomfort
However, in events lasting longer than this
The week before your race
If you’re taking part in an event such as a
it is advised to take some energy in the
• tried and tested foods
marathon, your decision to carbohydrateform of CHO as well as fluid throughout
• the psychological value of the food
load should consider your circumstances,
the event. The race eating strategies do
• travelling issues
such as:
not need to be complicated but the foods
You should start well hydrated by drinking
or fluid must be tried and tested prior to
• your current diet
extra fluid in the days leading up to the
event and should be suitable to get the
events.
Effective
rehydration
during
• your motivation level
best optimal strategy for any individual.
exercise can be enhanced by priming the
• any medical reason for it to be
In sprint events the above advice would
stomach with a bolus of fluid prior to the
problematic for you to consume a
differ, in fact, it may be useful to be slightly
event to take advantage of a full stomach
very high carbohydrate diet
of fluid (gastric distension).
dehydrated for sprinters before an event or
There are several strategies which can
those events that require lifting your body
Whilst water is adequate for shorter
be used to super-compensate muscle
events, the use of CHO-electrolyte drinks
weight such as high jump or long jump. In
glycogen stores, many which vary in
prior to exercise and during a longer event
addition the eating before an event may be
duration, extent of dietary changes and the can assist in meeting fluid levels, CHO and different for sprint/explosive type athletes
amount and type of any exercise that is
electrolytes and help retain this fluid better
in the carbohydrate content of the diet
taken during this loading period.
than water alone.
compared to a sprinter winter training diet.
What you eat on the days leading up to
an event or on event day itself can impact
directly on how you perform. ASICS PRO
Team dietician Ruth McKean talks us through
techniques for competition day eating.
THE MARATHON CHECKLIST
EVERYTHING YOU NEED AT THE START LINE
COOLING DOWN
AFTER RUNNING
WHY YOU NEED TO
COOL DOWN
Like warming up, cooling down is an
essential part of running. While you might
just feel like dropping on the couch after
a run, you’ll be thankful later for a proper
cool-down, which can reduce muscle
stiffness and soreness.
Cooling down consists of about 5 to 10
minutes of relaxed jogging or walking at
the end of your race or training session.
Basically, the more vigorous your running
session, the more your body has to cool
down.
• Warm top and bottom for
• Shorts or running tights
The essentials
before and after the race
• Running top
• Bib number
• Drinks and food for after
• Jacket
• Timing chip
the race
• Safety pins
• Race entry information
• Towel
(to pin on your bib)
(location, bib number pick• Bag for all your gear
up, etc.)
• Food for during the race
• Music player and
• Identification (passport or
Extras
(depending
on
the
earphones
driving license)
weather):
• Money
Personal care
•
Hat
(bring notes not coins)
• Vaseline and other
• Gloves
• Mobile phone
anti-chafing products
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Sunglasses
• Any prescription
•
Tissues
• Sunscreen
medication
• Band-Aids
Before and after the race
Marathon running gear
• Massage oil
• Rain coat, poncho or bin
• Shoes (your best running
• Pain relievers
bag for staying dry before
shoes for long distances)
the
start
• Socks
ASICS GREATER MANCHESTER MARATHON APP
Before the race:
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Check out specific course tips
Nutrition guide
• Pacing strategy
• Recommended cheering posts for friends and family
• Race day packlist
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HERE’S WHY YOU NEED TO
INCLUDE COOLING DOWN
INTO YOUR TRAINING
ROUTINE:
PREVENT DIZZINESS
The most important reason for cooling
down is that a gentle jog will gradually
bring your heart rate back to a resting
state. If you just stop running suddenly,
the muscles stop but your heart does not
adjust as quickly. It will continue to pump
blood at a high rate which will pool or
collect in the legs, leaving other areas of
your body lacking blood, for example your
brain. This is why some people feel dizzy
after a long run.
REDUCING MUSCLE SORENESS
A cool-down will also counter the
tendency of muscles to tighten after
exercise. In many cases it will reduce
muscle stiffness after running, more
formally known as Delayed Onset Muscle
Soreness.
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On Race Day:
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Check your split times
Manchester Marathon App by ASICS will help
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Check
current location on course using GPS
you prepare, run and recover efficiently from
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Locate
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INTRODUCTION
Some Manchester Marathon
facts & figures
•This will be the 39th Manchester Marathon.
Xtra Mile Events welcomes you to the 2015 ASICS Greater
Manchester Marathon in Trafford.
•The course is very flat with only 54m
of elevation gain over the route.
We are delighted that you have chosen to run with us. Whether
you are taking part for personal reasons or a physical challenge,
whether it is your first marathon or your 50th, we wish you all the
best with achieving your goals.
•The first Manchester Marathon was
We have planned a great day for you to enjoy. To help you, not
only is this marathon the flattest in the UK, it is one of the flattest
in the world.
•The routes have varied over the years
It is also one of the most friendly and entertaining - communities
and groups from throughout the host borough of Trafford will be
out in force motivating you with a wide variety of entertainment
from choirs to bands, and good old fashioned Mancunian
hospitality. Keep an eye out for your favourites, as after the event
you will be asked to vote for the Most Supportive Neighbourhood,
and the Best Entertainment on the Course. Winners will be
rewarded with £500 prizes in each category, to be donated
to local charities.
in 1909 and was also the first amateur
marathon to use the 26.2 mile marathon
distance.
but the Trafford Borough has been
included in most of the races.
•On average over £700 is raised per runner
for charity.
There will also be prizes for completing a post-race survey,
as we love to hear about your Greater Manchester Marathon
experiences and your thoughts on how we can deliver further
Xtra Mile moments for you in future races.
The information in this booklet is designed to help you get the
most out of your experience. If you have any further questions,
please visit the FAQs section at
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com
or email us at [email protected].
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CONTENTS
THANK YOU
BEFORE THE MARATHON WEEKEND
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Race numbers
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Messages and updates
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MARATHON WEEKEND
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Experience Trafford
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Race weekend checklist
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RACE DAY
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Venue parking 14
Step-by-step procedure
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Timetable11
Race day information
• Route map and layout of race village and start line area
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The start
15 – 17
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Race village services19
Metrolink relay teams21
During your marathon
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The finish
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Post-race information
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THE UK’S BEST MARATHON
SOCIAL MEDIA
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GETTING THERE
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Parking
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By road
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Main roads map
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Car park location map
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Public transport
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Metrolink38
FUTURE EVENTS
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It’s a race to
the finish!
And with Metrolink on your team, your supporters
can sprint around the course in record time
to cheer you along, every step of the way.
– with a One Day Travelcard from just £5.
With tram stops all along the route, Metrolink
is a great way to get around the course ahead
of the pack and bag the best viewing spots.
Come race day, we’re running alongside you!
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through to the finish.
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THANK YOU
We would like to say a huge thank you to:
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y ou for all the training that you’ve done on those dark
winter days, for turning up to race and bringing the
marathon event to Manchester
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y our supporters for letting you train on those dark winter
days and for turning up today to watch you achieve
your goal
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the marshals, volunteers and marathon makers who have
been drawn from many local community groups
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t he local community for embracing this event and
supporting it in many different ways
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t he local places of worship and businesses, for their
support and flexibility in working with us to make this a
great day for everyone
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Trafford Council, for their commitment to ensuring that the
ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon in Trafford continues
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Trafford Community leisure Trust for all their support with
the race
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ur sponsors for helping to make the ASICS Greater
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Manchester Marathon a great event
•
all the charities who have runners taking part in the race.
Main sponsor
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BEFORE THE MARATHON WEEKEND
Race numbers
Messages and updates
Race numbers incorporating timing chips will be posted
in early April to all runners except:
Your race number is the only thing that will be posted
to you. This race booklet contains all the information that
you need for the weekend. Any changes or further
announcements about the event will be sent via email
so please keep an eye on your inbox.
• runners who entered in March
• international runners.
These runners need to collect their race numbers from the
information tent in the race village at E2 car park, Old
Trafford, Sir Matt Busby Way, M16 0RA on Saturday 18th
April between 10:00 and 16:00. There will be no race
number collection on race day.
International runners may pay £7.50 by the end of March
to have their numbers posted to them.
For any traffic line queries, please email
[email protected]
For any race queries on Saturday 18th and
Sunday 19th please call 07745 214 463.
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If you entered before the end of February and have still
not received your race number by Friday 10th April,
please contact our office on 0161 928 6795.
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THE MARATHON WEEKEND
Timetable
Experience Trafford
Sunday 19th April
If you are combining your sporting challenge with a visit
to Trafford, and you need some accommodation and
plenty of ideas of what else the borough has to offer,
visit www.visittrafford.info/ (use the search facility on
the right of the Where To Stay page). There are a number
of attractions in the local area, including the Imperial War
Museum North and The Trafford Centre.
06:00
Car parks at Manchester United Football Ground open
07:00
Race village opens including baggage storage, changing
marquee, toilets and catering area
08:00
Capital FM Marathon Roadshow starts
08:15
Warm up on the ASICS stage with gladiators Jenny
and Wayne
08:30
Leave race village to assemble in the start area
08:40
Race village to be clear of runners (NB It is a 10 minute
walk to the start from here)
08:55
Wheelchair athletes race start
09:00
Race start by Ron Hill and Mara Yamauchi
09:30
Relay start
11:10
First runners approach the finish
13:00
1st, 2nd & 3rd prize giving
15:00
Last runners finishing
17:00
Race village closes
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Race weekend checklist
Pre-race
Check your emails and the website and social media for any updates: www.greatermanchestermarathon.com
Your directions bearing in mind road closures information, and booking information for the car park at Manchester
United Football Ground (via your own travel arrangements)
Fill out details on the back of your race number: name, date of birth, any relevant medical details, emergency contact
person’s telephone number in waterproof ink
All your equipment ready for race day!
Check course maps for information on toilets, first aid, rest and refuge points and relay changeovers.
Race day
Race number securely attached to clothing (we suggest safety pins)
Running clothes
Running shoes
Warm clothes, for pre- and post-race
Weather appropriate equipment, e.g. sunscreen, hat, wet weather gear, etc.
Pre-race hydration and nutrition
Energy gels for the race (if you use these)
Anti-chafing gel or lotion (if you use this)
Small kit bag and baggage tag
£5 donation for post-race massage
Race number — important note
Your race number is fitted with your timing chip. Please do not cut the number down or fold it or remove the chip.
Please make sure that your race number is worn on the front of your vest. Timing chips are disposable so do not need
to be returned.
Do not under any circumstances allow anybody else to run with your race number. Amongst other problems, this
can create major issues for the medical team should they need to treat unknown runners.
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RACE DAY
Venue parking
If you have not already booked the car parking facility at
Manchester United Football Stadium, you can still do this
by following this link:
https://eticketing.co.uk/muticketsandmembership/
default.aspx
Race day step-by-step procedure
Arrival at race village
The race village is on E2 car park at Manchester United
Football Stadium, Sir Matt Busby Way, M16 0RA. It will be
open to athletes and spectators on Sunday from 07:00.
The race village closes at 17:00.
•Arrival: depending on your mode of transport to the
Marathon, you will arrive at the race village at the E2
car park. There may be unofficial car parks in operation
but MUFC car park will be open.
The three nearest Metrolink stops are
1. From Old Trafford Metrolink stop (Altrincham service),
walk along Brian Statham Way, Warwick Road, and Sir
Matt Busby Way. This Metrolink stop is less than a 10
minute walk from the race village.
2. From Exchange Quay Metrolink stop (Eccles and
Media City UK service), walk along Trafford Road and
Trafford Wharf Road. This Metrolink stop is less than a
10 minute walk from the race village.
3. From Trafford Bar Metrolink stop (East Didsbury
service), walk along Talbot Road, Warwick Road,
and Sir Matt Busby Way. This Metrolink stop is less
than a 15 minute walk from the race village.
• Changing facilities are at the changing and baggage
storage marquee which will be open from 07:00 to 16:30.
• Check in your bag, ensuring that you have securely
attached the baggage tag that was issued with your race
number. You will need your race number to claim your
bag from the marquee at the end of the race.
The baggage storage marquee will be manned for the
duration of the event, please don’t leave anything valuable
or fragile in your bag.
We do not supply you with a bag – please use your own
small kit bag (this aids identification).
Unclaimed bags will be kept for two weeks after the event
and then disposed of.
If you are part of a relay team please see page 21.
• Join in the warm up at the Capital FM zone with
the Gladiators at 08:15.
• Go to the loo – there are two toilet areas on the forecourt
next to the stadium in the race village and other toilet
areas in the race village and also at the race start.
• There will be toilets on the course at each of the aid
stations, and at the refuge points. Out of respect for the
local residents and businesses please use these and not
a handy bush or tree.
• Make sure your race number is securely fixed (this has
your timing chip on so don’t forget it). You will not be able
to race without a race number.
• The race starts promptly at 09:00. See page 18 for start
line information.
There will be marshals to help guide you from the main car
park and the Metrolink stops to the race village and the
start area.
If you are being dropped off, please follow the signs to
the Manchester United Football Stadium car park. Please
ensure that you and the driver are not caught up in any
road closures that are already in place. For further
information, please visit
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com/race-info/
road-closures-info/
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The start
•If you are signed up with an ASICS pacer, find your pace
team leader. They will be on the right hand side of the
road wearing a big flag on their back, with their pace
finish time printed on the flag. Make sure you cross
the start and finisher line close to your pacer for
accurate timing.
•Be at the start area before 9:00. The start line is a walk of
about 600 metres (10 minutes) from the race village, so
please leave time to get there.
•The route from the race village will be clearly marked and
there will be marshals to guide you. There will be two
ways to get to the start area – one for runners with a time
of less than 4 hours, and one for runners with a time of
more than 4 hours, plus the relay teams.
•Find your start zone, which is colour coded to match your
race number. People with similar estimated finish times
are grouped together by colour. These zones are marked
with large signs. Please be realistic about your expected
finish time and go to the right area. This reduces the
chances of bunching and accidents at the start of the
race. Line up here ready to start.
•Any discarded clothing will be collected once the start
area is clear of runners. If you are discarding clothing,
please consider your fellow runners and throw the items
to the side of the road.
•Your timing chip will activate as you cross the start line so
please don’t worry about being near the front, or that
others have started the race ahead of you. Chip times will
be published in the results alongside gun times.
•Remember, don’t overestimate your pace, if you set off
too fast you are very likely to struggle later in the race.
•Relay teams start at 09:30 and wheelchair entries start
at 08:55.
GO! Have a great race!
ASICS pace team
A great team of pace runners is available to help you achieve your goal finish time.
Pacers will run the following times: 3:00, 3:15, 3:29, 3:30, 3:45, 3:58, 3:59, 4:00, 4:15, 4:30, 4:45, 5:00.
There will be 3 pacers for the 4:00 hour runners: 1 at 3:58, 1 at 3:59 and 1 at 4:00 pace. This is to spread you
out along the course and make running more comfortable for you and your fellow runners.
For more information, please visit www.greatermanchestermarathon.com/athlete-info/asics-pacers/
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Race village services
Massage marquee
Athlete Matters will be offering massages in the race
village from 07:30 until 15:00. A donation of £5 is
recommended. All donations will be given to our
chosen charity, Jump Space.
Food and drink
There will be a wide selection of hot and cold food and
drinks on sale throughout the event in the race village.
Information marquee
There will be an information marquee in the race village.
If you have any queries, please go there and the staff will
assist you. Find out more online at
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com.
There will be a number of volunteer marathon makers in
and around the race village who will be able to guide and
assist you.
Meeting area
The race village is a large area. You may wish to agree
a specific place to meet your family and friends.
There are two meeting signposts in the race village A-M and
N-Z (for your surnames) . We will also have a ‘tweet up’
point for social media fans, near the ‘trinity bronze’ statue
of Best, Law and Charlton in front of the stadium.
Charity marquees
A number of our partner and associate charities will be
located in the race village. A special thank-you to everyone
who is running for charity.
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Metrolink relay teams
There are two relay event options in 2015 – the half and half, and the 4 person relay. This section provides information about
both of these events.
The first runner – all relays
The start time for the relay race is 09:30 after the main field has left. Please congregate behind the main field at the top of
Warwick Road and follow the main field until you get to the start line – do not start with the main field of individual runners or
your team will be disqualified. All of the start points are within 2 km of a Metrolink tram stop.
We have agreed with Metrolink that relay runners (only) can travel on the tram free of charge, to and from your leg of the
course, using your race number as your ticket – it has the Metrolink logo.
All other relay runners – start and transport arrangements
The other runners in the team will need to make their own way to the designated start points on the route.
The start points are:
•Half and half
Stamford Street, Altrincham
•4 person relay
Runner B – Sale United FC, Crossford Bridge at the junction of the A56 and Dane Road, Sale
Runner C – Timperley Sports Club, Stockport Road
Runner D – Samuel Brooks Public House, Manor Avenue, Sale West
All of the start points are within 2 km of a Metrolink tram stop. We recommend that you use the Metrolink and leave plenty of
time for your journey.
Event and leg
Start point
Nearest tram stop
Distance from tram stop to start point
Stamford Street, Altrincham
Altrincham
300 metres
Runner B
Sale United FC, Crossford Bridge
Dane Road
500 metres
Runner C
Timperley Sports Club
Navigation Road
1100 metres
Runner D
Samuel Brooks Public House
Timperley
2000 metres
Half and half
Runner B
4 person relay
We have provided jogging maps (to the nearest tram stop) on the website that you can use to get to the start point and back
to the race village at the end of your leg.
It is imperative that the person wearing the runner D number does the last leg; otherwise, you will not get a time for your team.
You will be able to collect your goody bag and medal at the relay changeover point before returning to Old Trafford.
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Baggage arrangements for relay teams
You have a couple of options:
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 baggage tent, in your car,
or with one of your spectator supporters
There are areas at each of the changeover points where
you can leave baggage, and there will be a supply of water
at these points for runners who are finishing.
Alternatively, if none of you wish to have bags at the
changeover points, you are welcome to leave them in
the baggage tent in the race village.
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We’ve helped raise over £300 million since launching in October 2009, which
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We have a host of tips, tools and support to help you every step of the way,
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During your marathon
Litter drop zones
Timing
The route is on closed roads, and is the flattest marathon
course in the UK. Mile markers will be positioned at each
mile and kilometre markers every 5km along the course.
Digital clocks (showing the GUN TIME) will be positioned
at the 10km, 10 mile, halfway and 20 mile points so that
you can check how you are doing. There are also split
timing points where your time will be recorded. All the
digital clocks on the route and at the finish line will show
the elapsed event time, from the gun start time. Individual
chip times will be available via a live web link on
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com.
Please be aware of any instructions from marshals on the
route and be aware of any emergency vehicles that may
need to use the route.
Water stations and nutrition
There will be 13 water stations on the route. All water
stations will have supplies of iceni 330ml sports
cap bottles.
Myprotein will supply an isotonic drink at three stations on
the course and an ENER:GEL at mile 19, both caffeine
and non-caffeine. Toilet facilities will be adjacent to each
water station. There are medical facilities at some water
stations, and mobile medical services cover the rest of
the course. Vaseline will be available at each medical
station should you need it.
Number
Distance
(km)
Distance
(miles)
Supplies
1
3.2
2.0
water
2
7.4
4.6
water
3
12.1
7.5
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4
15
9.3
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5
18.5
11.5
water
6
22.6
14
water & isotonic
7
25.8
16
water
8
30.6
19
water
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9
34.5
21.4
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36.3
22.5
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11
38.4
23.8
water
12
40
24.8
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13
41.6
25.8
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In an attempt to keep the route as clear as possible for
the safety of your fellow runners, we have ‘drop zones’.
These are areas where there are more robust measures in
place to manage the waste. We ask you to use the drop
zone around each water station in order to be considerate
to other runners, and local residents. If you carry your
bottle/gel wrapper beyond the drop zone, please try to
keep hold of it until you either reach the next drop zone or
a marshal.
Medical support
In the event that you become unwell during the race,
medical support is available along the route. British Red
Cross medical staff will be positioned at some of the
water stations, in the race village, and at the three refuge
points on the second half of the route.
Refuge points are indoor areas with medical personnel,
hot drinks and energy provisions. You may choose to
rest here for a few minutes before continuing. Buses will
be based here to take you back to the race village if you
pull out.
Refuge points are at miles 12, 14, 18 and 23.
If you do need medical attention during the race, and are
able to, then please make your way to the next refuge
point where someone will be able to help you and locate a
first aider. If you can’t do that then move to the side of the
road and ask a fellow runner to please alert a marshal
(these are placed at regular intervals) who will then
summon first aid for you. Arrangements can then be
made to take you back to the race village.
Remember to complete the emergency contact details
on the back of your race number as this will be used
if required.
Please don’t feel you have to continue because of
reasons such as sponsorship money. Your overall
wellbeing is more important – and there is always
next year!
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What to do if you drop out
Please tell a marshal if you need to drop out. This is for
your safety, and will save unnecessary concern for your
loved ones, and the organisers. If you do need to
withdraw from the race, please try and make your way
to the nearest refuge point and we will arrange for you
to be taken back to the race village.
If you cannot get to a refuge point, please inform the
nearest marshal and they will contact the control centre
to make the necessary arrangements.
Slower runners
We have an agreed road closure plan in place up to
15:00, giving you up to 6 hours to complete your
marathon. This works out at approximately 13min 40sec
mile pace. If you do slow down you may be asked to run
as a pedestrian on the pavement observing the Highway
Code. We want you to finish the race and the marshals
clearing the course will give you every encouragement
to do so.
Earphones and headphones
There will be a fantastic array of entertainment on the
course and a great atmosphere, so you don’t need your
own music. However we have listened to you and there
is no specific rule from UK Athletics other than if you
are running for a prize you are not allowed to wear
headphones. Anyone who is not running for a prize is now allowed
to wear headphones.
If you do wear headphones PLEASE be considerate to
your fellow runners. Wearing headphones DOES impair
your hearing and there is every chance that you will not
be able to hear important instructions, emergency
services, or a fellow runner. If you must wear in ear
headphones, please leave one out – you never know,
you might enjoy the atmosphere and the entertainment!
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Entertainment
The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon is full of community spirit and has a festive atmosphere. There will be
entertainment in the race village and along the course. We hope that it will keep you going and motivated, and
that spectators will enjoy it too. Besides bands and singers drawn from the local community, there will be a
number of cheering points along the route, where charities and sponsors will be out in force cheering runners on.
Keep an eye out for them all, because after the race you will have the chance to vote for the one you enjoyed
the most. The event organisers are donating two £500 prizes to the local communities – one for Best
Entertainment on the Course and one for Most Supportive Neighbourhood as voted for by the runners. So,
please try to remember who made your race the most memorable. Confirmed entertainers for the route are:
Sale Brass Band, The Brook, Little Belters, Trinity Methodist Choir, Rock Choir, Samuel Brooks, The Life Centre,
Greater Manchester Fire Service, Loose Change, Frank Sidebottom’s Army, Wellington Street Stompers,
Gorgeous Gorse Hill, Pure Gym, Loud and Proud cheerleaders and Capital FM.
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Acceptable behaviour
Each individual has the right to respect and personal
dignity at the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon. This
includes runners, spectators, and the multitude of staff and
groups attending this event. Insulting or abusive behaviour
will not be tolerated, and anyone behaving this way will be
asked to leave the event. If this applies to a runner, they
will be disqualified.
UK Athletics official rules
The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon operates under
UKA rules, a copy of which is available at:
www.britishathletics.org.uk/competitions/rules/
The finish
Well done – you’ve done it!
The finish line is at the end of Sir Matt Busby Way next to
the race village. As you cross the line your timing chip will
trigger your final finish time.
Make the most of your moment of glory, and FinisherPix
photographers and spectators will be there to share it
with you.
Check out the race results and photography options on
page 28 for information on how to access your results
and free photograph.
When you have crossed the line you will be directed
through the finish chute and on into the race village.
You will be offered a space blanket, water, a Myprotein
Whey Protein Plus shake and receive your finishers’ medal
and t-shirt. Erdinger Alkoholfrei will also be offering you a
refreshing isotonic recovery drink after the finish line.
We would like to move you through the immediate finish
line area as quickly as possible. This is for your safety and
for those athletes completing the race around you.
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Post-race information
Massage services
Race results
Athlete Matters massage marquee is located in the race
village. A donation of £5 would be appreciated. Any
donations will be given to Jump Space.
Results will be posted on
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com within 24 hours
of the end of the event. A faster results service and split
times will be available from StuWeb Race Timing via
their link on the homepage of
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com.
Food and drink
There will be a selection of hot and cold food and drinks
on sale throughout the event in the race village.
We plan to have a Facebook service that will post your
splits to your Facebook wall. Watch out for further details
on the website.
Baggage collection
To collect your kit bag from the baggage marquee you
must show your race number which will correlate to the
luggage tag that you left on your bag.
Photographs
Photographs will be taken of you along the course and at
the finish line. Your personal race photos will be available 24 – 48 hours after the race.
itab for your medal
Don’t forget that you can add an itab to your medal. This
is an engraved panel with your name and finish time on it.
These can be ordered before or after the race from
www.itab.us.com/product.htm?product=greatermanchester-marathon-2015. Your itab will be posted
out to you.
In addition you can sign up for the FinisherPix
facebook app that posts your race photos
automatically and free to your timeline.
Find all information and sign up options here:
apps.facebook.com/FinisherPix
You can ‘like’ FinisherPix on:
www.facebook.com/finisherpix
Presentation and prizes
Prizes for elites will be awarded on gun time. All other
prizes will be awarded on chip time.
The presentations
for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will take place at approximately
13:00 in the race village.
Qualifying for other marathons
Prizes are as follows:
1st prize £750 cash,
2nd prize £500
cash,
3rd prize £250 cash.
As the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon is licenced by
UKA, your time, should it be quick enough, will be eligible
as a qualification time for other marathons such as
Boston, Comrades and London ‘good for age’.
Age group prizes will be awarded as follows and posted
out after the race:
Course measurement
Male
Senior
Vet 35
Female
Senior
Vet 40
Vet 40
Vet 50
Vet 50
Vet 45
Vet 55
Vet 60
Vet 65
Vet 70
The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon in Trafford has
been officially measured as accurate by the Association of
UK Course Measurers.
Cashpoint
Vet 45
There is a cashpoint situated at Manchester United
Football Ground adjacent to the race village area.
Vet 55
Lost property
Vet 60
Any lost property handed in on the day will be taken to the
information marquee. This will be taken back to the Xtra
Mile Events office and kept for 2 weeks, before being
disposed of or given to charity.
Vet 65
Vet 70
Trophies
Trophies will be awarded to the overall 1st, 2nd and 3rd
male and female.
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Social media
Keep up with the action and follow us on Twitter
(@Marathon_Mcr). Use the hashtag #RUNASICSMCR to
make sure you are part of the conversation.
The UK’s Best Marathon
We are happy to announce we have made the Running
Awards shortlist for the 2015 UK’s Best Marathon! Please
vote for us again, we would love to take home the title for
the second year running and we are making the race
bigger and better again this year! Thank you to everyone
who has voted for us so far and if you voted before the
shortlist was announced, please vote again as you get
a second vote.
http://therunningawards.com/vote/30/31#vote
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com
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This is a great way to support your fellow ASICS Greater
Manchester Marathon runners prior to the event and also
an excellent way for your friends and family to get
involved on race day with competitions and prizes.
The ‘tweet up’ point is in the race village at the bronze
trinity statue, if you want to meet up with fellow tweeters!
Send us your marathon selfies for the chance to be
included on our marathon album.
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GETTING THERE
If you have not booked or planned to use the car parking
facility at Manchester United Football Stadium, you can
still do so by following the link below. If you are not
driving to the event, we strongly recommend that you use
Metrolink to get to and from the race village. Roads in the
area will be closed for the event and there will be road
diversions in place. Please be aware that the road
closures and diversions start from 06:00.
These directions are to the car parks at Manchester
United Football Stadium.
From the north
Leave the M6 at junction 12 (M602 Salford/Manchester)
Leave the M602 (junction 2).
Parking
Drive south on the A576 crossing four roundabouts.
Manchester United football ground
Manchester United FC has a huge number of very
convenient and secure car parking spaces available next
to the race start. These are pre-bookable and the closest
spaces are allocated first. To secure the best possible
place and to make a booking follow the link to
www.eticketing.co.uk/muticketsandmembership/
default.aspx
If you have bought a ticket from Manchester United,
please only park in the football club car park. It is
possible that there will be bogus car parks set up and
the operators will try to get you to pay again. Ignore
them and continue to the official car parks. DO NOT
PAY AGAIN.
Trafford Council car parks
There are a number of Trafford Council car parks close to
the race start. There are too many to list here but you can
see the full list via this link:
www.trafford.gov.uk/residents/transport-and-streets/
parking/parking-in-trafford.aspx.
www.greatermanchestermarathon.com
By road
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At the fifth roundabout drive straight across (2nd exit)
onto Moorings Road and then join Trafford Park Road.
Continue on Trafford Park Road crossing one roundabout.
At a major roundabout you will join Wharfside Way which
leads to competitor parking at N2 (off Wharfside Way) /
N3 (off John Gilbert Way).
From the south
Leave the M6 at junction 19 and take the A556 in
the direction of Manchester Airport.
Continue on the M56 in the direction of Manchester
Airport.
Continue on the M56 to Manchester, passing the airport
and following the signs to the M60 (Leeds/Liverpool).
Leave the M60 at Junction 9 (Junction 7 A56 Chester
Road is closed for the marathon), turning right onto the
A5081 Park Way.
At the next roundabout turn right (3rd exit) onto Village
Way, continuing to Wharfside Way which leads to
competitor parking at N2 (off Wharfside Way) / N3 (off
John Gilbert Way).
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United, please only park in the football club car
park. It is possible that there will be bogus car
parks set up and the operators will try to get
you to pay again. Ignore them and continue to
the official car parks. DO NOT PAY AGAIN.
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Public transport
Train services operate to both Manchester Piccadilly
and Manchester Victoria stations. Both train stations link
to the Metrolink.
Old Trafford Metrolink stop is on the Altrincham line. Catch
the tram service for Altrincham and alight at the Old
Trafford stop which is next to Lancashire County Cricket
Club. Trafford Bar Metrolink stop is on the East Didsbury
line. This stop is also a short walk from the race village.
Exchange Quay Metrolink stop is on the Eccles/Media City
UK line.
Taxis
Manchester United Football Stadium is five miles from
Manchester City Centre (Piccadilly Gardens). Taxis from
Manchester City Centre normally cost around £10-£15.
Check before embarking on your journey.
Airport
Manchester International Airport is approximately 20
minutes from the area. By car, join the M56 motorway at
the airport exit (junction 5), and follow the directions ‘From
the south’ on page 32.
There is a new direct Metrolink service from Manchester
Airport to Trafford Bar.
Phone numbers
• Local bus & rail: Traveline 0871 200 2233
• National Rail Enquiries: 08457 48 49 50
• Virgin Trains: 0844 556 5650
• National Express Coaches: 08717 818178
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Metrolink
A weekend Metrolink saver ticket is available to all adults for only £5.80 for travel from 18:00 on Friday evening to
end-of-service on Sunday evening. This can be purchased from the ticket machine at all tram stops. Normal day fare
tickets are also available. Download a 2 for 1 metrolink travel voucher here for travel on Sunday.
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With trams every 15 minutes from stops across Greater Manchester (12 minute frequency after 09:00), Metrolink is the
easiest way for all runners to get to the race. The tram service will operate as normal over the weekend.
There will be additional carriages on the trams on race day to provide extra capacity, particularly on the Altrincham line.
Relay runners only can use their race number to travel to and from their leg of the marathon race course. All other journeys
must be paid for.
If you are driving from outside the Greater Manchester area, you can use one of the Metrolink stops with car parking that
we have listed below:
Route
Alighting Stops
Service starts
Comments
Park &
Ride facilities
Piccadilly — Altrincham
Trafford Bar
Old Trafford
Stretford
Dane Road
Sale
Brooklands
Altrincham
06:22
Stop accessibility information
provided on
www.metrolink.co.uk
Stretford
33
Sale28
Brooklands
108
Navigation Rd
87
Altrincham220
Altrincham — Piccadilly
Piccadilly — Eccles
06:56
07:47
Change at Cornbrook for
Altrincham services
Exchange Quay
07:48
Change at Cornbrook for
Altrincham services
07:37
Change at Cornbrook for
Altrincham services
Bury — Piccadilly
06:57
Change at Piccadilly Gardens
for Altrincham line services
Droylsden — Bury
06:59
Change at Piccadilly Gardens
for Altrincham line services
Rochdale —
St Werburgh’s Road
06:55
Change at Cornbrook for
Altrincham services
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Piccadilly —
St Werbugh’s Road
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Exchange Quay
08:01
All the stations with parking spaces have disabled spaces too.
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Ladywell
250
Radcliffe
Whitefield
Bury
Crumpsall
250
127
100
43
Milnrow16
Shaw & Crompton46
Derker
254
Hollinwood
195
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You can find a tram guide at www.metrolink.co.uk/stationinfo/Documents/Pocket%20Guide.pdf
The closest Metrolink stops to the race village are Old Trafford (Altrincham Line) and Trafford Bar (Altrincham, East
Didsbury and Manchester Airport lines) and Exchange Quay (Eccles and Media City UK line). Old Trafford and Exchange
Quays are less than a 10 minute walk from the race village. Trafford Bar is less than a 15 minute walk.
There will be signs marking the routes from each of these stops and there will be marshals to guide you too.
Further information is available at www.tfgm.com and www.metrolink.co.uk.
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FUTURE EVENTS
The ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon will be held in April 2016 – date tbc when the Premier League
fixtures are announced.
You can enter from the 19th April 2015 at www.greatermanchestermarathon.com at a reduced rate.
If you enjoyed the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon please come to other events organised by
Xtra Mile Events.
Xtra Mile Events organises a range of endurance events including pool sprint, open water, and middle
distance triathlons.
The full calendar is below. Please visit www.xtramileevents.com for further details.
Date
Event
Distance
May 17th
Wilmslow Triathlon
pool based
Sprint: 400m swim, 24.2km cycle, 6.3km run
June 28th
Peak District Triathlon at Chatsworth
river based
Standard: 1000m swim, 40km cycle, 10km run
Sprint: 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run
July 5th
Llandudno Sea Triathlon
Standard: 1500m swim, 44km cycle, 10km run
Sprint: 750m swim, 19km cycle, 5km run
July 26th
Leeds Xpress Triathlon
pool based
Sprint: 400m swim, 22.6km cycle, 5.4km run
September 6th
Rhyl Sprint Triathlon Festival
lake based
Standard: 1500m, 44km cycle ride, 10km
Sprint: 750m swim, 22km cycle, 5km run
September 13th
Leeds Triathlon
lake based
Standard: 1500m swim, 44km cycle, 9km run
Sprint: 750m swim, 24km cycle, 6.4km run
September 20th
South Manchester Triathlon
pool based
Sprint: 400m swim, 24.2km cycle, 6.3km run
September 26th
Eirias Triathlon
Middle and Standard distance triathlon
Middle: 1900m swim, 106km cycle, 21.1km run
Standard: 1500m swim, 53km cycle, 10km run
October 4th
Oulton Park Autumn Duathlon
Standard: 8.6km run, 38.8km cycle, 4.3k run
Sprint: 4.3km run, 21.6km cycle, 4.3km run
Visit www.xtramileevents.com for more details.
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 Official Physiotherapists to the Greater
Manchester Marathon 2015
 Chartered Physiotherapists specialising in Sports
Injury management, we offer you the same
treatment as Professional athletes
 Other services include Sports Massage, Pilates and
Core Stability classes
 Gait Analysis and bike fit for optimisation of
performance and injury prevention.
 See our website for more information from our
physiotherapists and testimonials from our clients.
www.athletematters.com
 Registered with all Health Insurance providers e.g.
BUPA AXA
Ackerley House,
Forrester Street,
Roe Green, Worsley,
Manchester, M28 2JL
0161 702 9474
[email protected]
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