The Manchester City Marathon will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2013 from 8:50 AM to 2:00PM (approximately).

Elm St will be closed from Bridge St to Lake for the entire length of the event. There will be significant delays crossing the Granite St Bridge and the Bridge St Bridge will be closed for a portion of the day. Motorist wishing to cross the Merrimack River are urged to use the Amoskeag Bridge or the Queen City Bridge.
The marathon encompasses the entire City but will cause more significant traffic problems in the following areas:
– The Mill Yard (Commercial St and Spring St)
– River Rd
– Hooksett Rd in the area of Livingston Park
– Hanover St from Candia Rd to Elm St
– Mammoth Rd from Bridge St to Lake Ave
– S Main St from Walker St to Varney St
– McGregor Square from Bridge St to Bremer St
– Travel across Hanover St from Maple St to Elm St will be restricted and should be avoided.
If  motorists need to cross the City, it would be best to take the interstate around the City instead!
Also , please observe all posted parking restrictions. Any vehicle parked contrary to these restrictions, or any other posted no parking zones, will be towed at the owner’s expense.
– Both sides of Elm Street between Lake Ave and Amherst St
– South side of Merrimack St between Chestnut St and Elm St
– North side of Central St between Barrister Ln and Elm St
– Both sides of Hanover St between Chestnut and Elm