A LANDMARK Altrincham hotel has lined up with the Aldi Manchester Half Marathon.

Best Western Cresta Court Hotel has been confirmed as 'official hotel partner' for the inaugural race on October 16.

The hotel is also continuing its partnership with the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, sister race to the Aldi Manchester Half Marathon.

The Trafford-based Aldi Manchester Half Marathon promises to be one of the UK’s flattest and fastest half marathons – making it ideal for first time marathon runners and a real opportunity for elite athletes to achieve a personal best.

The race starts at White City roundabout and finishes at Emirates Old Trafford Lancashire County Cricket Club, the same venue as the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, and the organisers are promising plenty of entertainment and outstanding crowd support.

Race Director Simon Hill said: “We are delighted to confirm Best Western Cresta Court as official hotel partner for the Aldi Manchester Half Marathon and as an ongoing partner for the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon.

"The hotel is a popular venue for athletes with its fantastic location in Altrincham, and as hosts they are keen to get involved in both races and join in the spirit of race weekend.

"There will even be a team from Cresta Court entering the half marathon. We are looking forward to working with Cresta Court to ensure that visiting athletes receive the best possible welcome and preparation for race day.”

Paul Hindley, General Manager at the Best Western Cresta Court said: “As great supporters of the Aldi Manchester Half Marathon and the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon, we are excited to welcome athletes from all over the country on the respective race weekends. Our goal is to ensure that guests enjoy the best possible experience in advance of their race, from our fully refurbished bedrooms to the carefully devised menus and ease of access to the start line on the morning of the race. It makes for a wonderful atmosphere and a memorable all-round experience for visiting runners.”

The Aldi Manchester Half Marathon will take runners on wide, closed roads through Old Trafford, Stretford, Brooklands and Sale. Entry costs £37, with £1 per runner going into the Trafford Athlete Fund which was set up to benefit gifted and talented young athletes in Trafford.

A total of 12,000 places are available for the Aldi Manchester Half Marathon 2016 and runners can sign up at www.manchesterhalfmarathon.com which includes links to the official charities.

The 41st edition of the ASICS Greater Manchester Marathon takes place on April 2, 2017. Entries are open at www.greatermanchestermarathon.com and current entry fees are £45.