The Manchester Marathon is scheduled to go ahead as planned amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Event organisers said they are following Public Health England advice - and that the run will take place as planned on Sunday, April 5.
Thousands of runners have signed up to run the 26.2 mile course route through Manchester city centre, Trafford and Chorlton.
Organisers said they are 'speaking to experts' to ensure they can make 'any tweaks necessary' on the day of the event.
On Thursday, the government moved from the previous 'containment' phase to the 'delay' phase to help tackle COVID-19.
Measures such as closing schools and colleges, limiting social interactions and banning 'mass gatherings', in a bid to limit the spread of the virus, could have been implemented.
But after the emergency Cobra meeting, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told a press conference that while officials are still considering bringing in a ban on large gatherings, that this measure would not be implemented yet.
Mr Johnson said the government is keeping the measure 'up our sleeves'.
In their most recent update, Manchester Marathon organisers said if the government do impose a ban on large scale events, they will have 'no option but to postpone' the run.
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The statement said: "With just under 4 weeks to go until the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 5th April, we wanted to update you on the status of the event in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19).
"Currently, based on the most accurate information available from Public Health England and interpretations from our Medical Director, we are operating with full focus for the 2020 Manchester Marathon to go ahead as planned.
"We will follow up with advice on the extra things we can all do on event weekend to reduce risks to runners and spectators.
"It’s our strong desire to put on a fantastic event, as we know how hard you have been training to take on this massive challenge, and completing 26.2 miles through this adversity will be an extra badge of honour."
Organisers said that if a temporary ban is imposed and the run has to be postponed, it would likely be moved to September or October this year.
They added: "Our team are working very hard on relevant contingency plans to ensure your hard work during your training does not go to waste and more information should this scenario play through will follow swiftly after relevant announcements from the government."
Event bosses said they contacted all runners earlier this week.
They plan to contact them again next week with the latest update.
As of 9am on 12 March 2020, a total of 29,764 people had been tested in the UK.
590 people tested positive across the country.
10 people in the UK have died after contracting the virus.
The chief medical officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty, said all four chief medical officers in the UK have agreed to raise the risk rating from coronavirus to high.
Anyone displaying basic symptoms of coronavirus - a new and persistent cough or a high temperature - should stay at home for seven days.
For the latest updates on the Manchester Marathon, click here.
