Manchester Airport Relief Road – Community Day Today – 7th October

The A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road is nearly finished and on Sunday 7th October a day of community sporting activities will be taking place on the new road, giving everyone a chance join in the fun and take a look at the work that has been taking place.

Whether you like to run, walk or cycle there will be something for all the family.

TIMETABLE FOR THE DAY

9:30am – Wheelchair 5K
Wheelchair racers including up and coming Paralympians will take part in a 5k timed race.

10:00am – A6MARR 5k run
1,200 runners will be taking to the road for a timed run.

All of the places in the run and the wheelchair race are now fully booked but all of the racers would love your support so why not go down and cheer them on!

11:00am – 3:00pm: There will be a wide range of activities will be taking place for you to come and enjoy, including:

“Let’s Ride” with British Cycling
Cycle obstacle courses with Ceracycle
Try your hand at wheelchair racing with Stockport Wheelchair Racing Club
Cycle skills training
Free bike maintenance
Fun games for all ages
As well as a chance to walk, run or cycle along parts of the new road at your leisure

3:00pm – Classic car parade

Around 200 classic cars will be taking to the new road for a classic car parade. Come down and watch vehicles from the past 100 years be the first to drive along the new road.

All of the events will be free for everyone to attend with most of the events taking place on the section of the relief road just off Macclesfield Road, SK7 6DT.

Parking:  A free regular shuttle bus will be running throughout the day from the Hazel Grove Park & Ride and visitors and racers are being encouraged to use this so that we can keep the local roads clear.

For further information about this event and the new road:  www.semmms.info/semmms/news/