Great Manchester Run 2025: Full list of road closures this weekend

Manchester city centre road closures will be in place on Sunday, May 18 as the Great Manchester Run gets underwayAJ Bell Great Manchester Run 2024(Image: Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News)

This Sunday, thousands of competitors will take to the streets of Manchester city centre to take part in the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run. Over 30,000 will be putting on their trainers and hitting the roads, while thousands more will line the

Established in 2003, the run is known for being one of Europe’s biggest 10km races. Both the 10k and half marathon events take place on Sunday, 18 May with start times staggered throughout the day.

The start line is on Portland Street and both the finish line and Event Village are on Deansgate. The routes do vary though, and you can take a look here for all the details.

This weekend’s weather is shaping up to be warm and sunny with highs of 22 degrees on race day, however the forecast may change, so keep an eye on the weather and prepare accordingly.

Established over 20 years ago, this year’s Great Manchester Run is set to welcome over 30,000 participants (Image: Gary Oakley/ Manchester Evening News)

Those taking part, or just heading down to support will also be able to enjoy on-course music zones, charity cheer points, and DJ Chaise at the finish line DJ – giving runners an incredible welcome home at the finish.

Tommy Fury, Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez are just some of the celebrities also taking part, and stars of the hit show Gladiators will be the official starters for this year’s AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run, taking place at the Etihad Campus the day before on Saturday, 17 May.

The Junior (ages 9-15) and Mini (ages 3-8) events give kids the chance to take centre stage and show off their running skills a the track.

Starting on the Manchester Regional Arena track before looping around the Etihad stadium, Minis take on a 1.6km dash and Juniors a 2.5km challenge, before a grandstand finish.

Meanwhile, the main event on Sunday will start at 8:10am with multiple waves starts until approximately 13:30pm.

The reopening of roads will be done in phases between 11am until 7pm following the last runners, the removal of infrastructure and road cleansing.

If you’re heading into Manchester for the event this weekend, below you’ll find a full list of road closures.

Our full guide, covering the start times, course map, bag drop, assembly and cheer points can be found here too.

Full road closures:Saturday 17 May to Sunday 18 May

6am Saturday to 9pm Sunday

• Liverpool Road: From Deansgate to Barton Street

6am Saturday to 11pm Sunday

• Tonman Street: From Deansgate to Barton Street

Sunday 18 May

2am to 7pm

• Deansgate: From Whitworth Street West to Quay Street (one way traffic suspended)

4am to 4pm

• Peter Street: From Mount Street to St Peters Square
• Portland Street: From Princess Street to Oxford Street
• Chepstow Street: From Oxford Street to Great Bridgewater Street
• Dickinson Street: From Portland Street to End (East of Portland Street)
• Parker Street: From Parker Street to Portland Street (no right turn)
• Oxford Street: From Whitworth Street to Portland Street (bus lane suspension)

4am to 6pm

• Deansgate: From Quay Street to John Dalton Street
• St John Street: From Deansgate to Byrom Street
• Jacksons Row: From Deansgate to Southmill Street
• Lloyd Street: From Deansgate to Southmill Street
• Peter Street: From Deansgate to Mount Street
• Quay Street: From Deansgate to Byrom Street
• Southmill Street: From Peter Street to Albert Square
• Bridge Street: Full length (bus lane suspension)
• Whitworth Street West: Full length (bus lane suspension)