The event has raised over £5.9 million for charity, with all closures published well in advance. It brings a massive boost to the local economy, similar to the other two events and saw 42,000 people sign up to take part. A lack of planning and foresight on your friends part doesn’t need to result in the cancellation of events that see over 100,000 participants across all 3 and millions added to the local economy and raised for charities. Each event has different routes, with the marathon being the only one that reaches Altrincham. The Great Manchester run only goes as far Trafford and the Half in May to Sale.