VENUE & HOW TO GET THERE

VENUE & HOW TO GET THERE

Event Address: Altrincham Town Centre, WA14

The Event Village will open from 7.30am on the day. As the event village is positioned in the town centre we cannot provide parking, however there are multiple public car parks that are a short walk away from the start line. Altrincham is also very accessible via public transport and we highly recommend travelling via tram/train.

There will be lots to do for runners and spectators within our event village with live performances, charity stalls, food and drink vendors and toilets.

Tram

Altrincham tram stop is less than a 1 minute walk from the event village. There are regular trams that run frequently from Manchester City Centre to Altrincham Town Centre, taking approximately 30 minutes.

If you are travelling via the East Didsbury or Manchester Airport lines there is a quick change at Trafford Bar; if you are travelling from Eccles/MediaCityUK there is a change at Cornbrook.

Train

Northern trains run a service through Altrincham on the Chester-Manchester line, however please check train times ahead of the event as this service runs less frequently on a Sunday. Altrincham train station is located less than a 1 minute walk from the event village.

Bus

Several bus routes take you through Altrincham Town Centre, including the 11 from Stockport, 88 from Macclesfield / Knutsford and the 263 Manchester. Please remember to check Sunday timetables. 

Information for all bus routes can be found on the Transport for Greater Manchester website.

Car

Event Address: Altrincham Town Centre, WA14

Altrincham is a short 30 minute drive from Manchester City Centre, with plenty of transport links via the M56.

There are multiple car parks in the town centre that are a short walking distance from the event village, many of which are free or have cheaper fares on a Sunday.

We recommend parking in any one of the following car parks: 

Stamford Quarter car park, WA14 1RH

Goose Green car park, WA14 2FF

** Please note: Goose Green car park is located within the course route, you must arrive before 8.30am to park here before the road closures come into force. **

The best way to get here if you use a smartphone is to download the Google Maps app