The Manchester marathon will take place on Sunday April 19th, starting and finishing at Old Trafford. Over 8,500 runners of all skill levels will participate in the marathon, which follows a loop along flat, main roads, making it suitable for beginners. Proceeds will benefit young cancer patients. Interested runners can register for £25 on the marathon's website.

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ManchesterMarathon ReporterDaniel Harrison
In words:It’stime to getyour runningshoesreadyandgetdownto oldTrafford Forthe yearly
Manchestermarathon.
Sponsored by ASICSforthe aid of young people whosufferfromcancer
The marathon will be runon Sunday the 19th
of April
Whichfollows aloopthat will beginandendingatOldTrafford.and the whole race followsalong
close flatmainroads meaningthatthisisthe perfectmarathonfor beginners.
If you do decide tojoininthenyouwill be accompaniedby over8500 otherracers of all different
skill levels
So if youwishto take part go onto theirwebsite atwww.greatermanchestermarathon.comand
registerforonly£25.
Out word:I hope to see many of you there