The Greater Manchester Marathon would like to invite elite runners to take part free of charge. The course is a very flat course with only 55m of gain along the whole course giving you a fantastic opportunity to get a very fast time.

We would like to hear from runners who have achieved the following times in 2011/12, evidence will be required to gain free entry.

2011/12 Half Marathon under 1:09:00 for men & 1:19:00 for women

2011/12 Marathon time under 2:30:00 for men & under 2:50:00 for women

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The course has been officially measured and we are hoping that the course will produce some very fast times.

Presentation and prizes
Prizes for elites will be awarded on gun time. All other prizes will be awarded on Chip time.
The presentations for 1st, 2nd and 3rd will take place at approximately 1.00pm in the Race Village.

Prizes are as follows
1st Prize £750 cash
2nd Prize £500 cash
3rd Prize £250 cash

Age group prizes will be awarded as follows and posted out after the race:
Male                    Female
Senior                Senior
                             Vet 35
Vet 40                  Vet 40
Vet 45                  Vet 45
Vet 50                  Vet 50
Vet 55                  Vet 55
Vet 60                  Vet 60
Vet 65                  Vet 65
Vet 70                  Vet 70

Race results
Results will be posted on www.greatermanchestermarathon.com within 24 hours of the end of the event.