Manchester Marathon 2022: Peter Hook announced as honorary starter

Musician and writer Peter Hook has been named as the official race starter for the Therme Manchester Marathon . On Sunday April 3, thousands of runners from all ages and abilities will be celebrating everything great about the North West in the Manchester Marathon, so it is fitting that music legend, and keen runner, Hooky will get the race started.

The former Joy Division and New Order bassist has raised thousands of pounds for various charities, including The Christie Charity where several of his friends and family have been treated over the years. Since taking part in his first race back in 2006, the musician has experienced the transformative power of running and now runs 10k three times a week.

He said: "This is such an honour, I know all too well the strength and dedication needed to do 10k, never mind a marathon. My mind boggles at the thought.

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I enjoy running immensely and can definitely say that it has helped me cope with some very traumatic events these past years. No matter how bad I feel going to run, afterwards I could take on the world!

Congratulations to all the competitors and you never know I could be tempted.”

Famous for its fast, flat route and friendly atmosphere, this year’s event will welcome a strong elite field as it hosts both the England Commonwealth Games qualifiers and European Athletics Championship Trials 2022, right through to those who thought completing a marathon would never be possible. The route takes in Greater Manchester, travelling through the city centre, Altrincham, Sale and finishing in Trafford.

Nick Rusling, CEO of Human Race, the organisers of the Therme Manchester Marathon commented: “It is fantastic to have a local legend starting the Therme Manchester