Manchester Marathon 2024: Route, road closures in Sale

Over 30,000 people will take part in this year’s Manchester Marathon on Sunday 14 April 2024. 

Manchester Marathon 2024 takes place on Sunday 14 April © Manchester Marathon

Organisers have now confirmed this year’s 26.2-mile course route, which will feature the return of the city centre segment and again includes runners passing through the streets of Sale.

Manchester Marathon 2024 course route has been revealed, with some route changes © Manchester Marathon

Manchester Marathon is known as a ‘PB-friendly’ race, due to its flat roads. It boasts landmarks including Old Trafford and around 125,000 spectators are usually cheering from the sidelines. 

How are roads in Sale, M33 affected on the day?

Bus travellers and drivers should expect diversions on the day, with many roads completely closed for several hours, including parts of Cross Street, Washway Road and Dane Road. 

Road closures in Sale include:

  • Cross Street: Fully closed 7.30am - 4pm. Closed southbound 4pm - 8pm

  • Dane Road: Closed 7.30am – 7.30pm

  • Chapel Road, Broad Road, Northenden Road, Derbyshire Road: Closed 9am - 7pm

  • Marsland Road, Cromer Road, Beaufort Road, Brooklands Road: Closed 8.30am - 6.45pm

  • Washway Road: Closed 7.30am-4.30pm

A map showing the full road closures:

Good luck to all the runners! 👏

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