Was a pacer.

Have always enjoyed the Manchester half / full.  This year events where run at the same time, lead to an early start 8.10 am for the half.  Rolling start casually marshalled.  Not a bad thing as we return to events.

Big race village of the cricket ground, well stocked with Toilets, no big wait at any point.  Few stalls, plenty of bag drop areas.

Parking a little more difficult as the new course blocked in the regular local parking locations you can still get out the area, just a little more confined than the years before.

Course this year is a long slight downhill first few miles then a few humps on a slight up hill on the way back.  If you can keep good speed on the return leg, possible PB course.

Only real issues was the marathon runners running towards the half marathon runners in the last 1km, was pacing the 3 hours, I could see how this could cause a bit of intimidation for the less experienced runner.

Water and gels available at all the stops.  Locals giving out the sweets in good supply.

Medal at the end, T-shirt at the end was extra. No real goodie bag this year.

still one of the best half's in the north along with Liverpool RnR.   So will have no real competition from next year, which will be a shame.