Manchester came together to bask in spring sunshine — and celebrate the runners raising millions for charity. Today saw the 20th edition of the Great Manchester Run, with 25,000 participants signing up to tackle either a half-marathon, or 10K race.
From the half marathon starting at 8:30am on Portland Street, to the final 10K runners crossing the Deansgate finish line in the mid-afternoon, the city was awash with colour, positivity, and achievement.
It was also significant in that the 10K represented Sir Mo Farah’s final professional running appearance in Manchester. Sir Mo, a four-time Olympic gold medallist, retires this year at the Great North Run in September. Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community by clicking this link https://chat.whatsapp.com/BuWQWjcN6GbBPisjgI8HYv.
The community is now up and running so make sure you're among its first members! “It was just to say goodbye to Manchester [today],” he told crowds after he completed the 10K in just under 30 minutes. “Without the crowd and the support there, it would not have been the same throughout my career. “I love the sport, that’s all I know.
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