Bank
Holiday Monday 26 May 2003
Great Manchester Run 2003 |
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The run passes Old Trafford |
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It
seems like everyone in Manchester is in training for the city's first
ever mass participation 10km run. The Great Manchester Run gets under
way this May Bank Holiday (May 26).
See our 10km training schedule >>> |
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Thousands
of charity and fun runners - along with some elite athletes - are
expected to take part in the first ever Great Manchester Run.
Planned big screens will broadcast the event across the City, bands
will line the route to entertain runners and spectators and celebrities
will don their running shoes.
What
is it?
Britain's newest mass participation event - a road race over 10km
(6.25 miles). The event was launched in February by Brendan Foster,
managing director of the race organiser, Nova International - the
company behind the Great North Run. The race is also part of the ten
day Festival
Europa - a ten day festival of street theatre, music and sporting
events. Two days later, Old Trafford plays host to the Champions League
Final.
The route:
The run
starts on Corporation St at Exchange Square in view of Urbis, passes
Albert Square and then heads via Peter St, Deansgate and Chester Rd
onto the Bridgewater Way into Trafford. The course turns onto The
Wharfside Promenade with views over to the Salford Quays and the Lowry,
turns at the Imperial War Museum and then takes you past Old Trafford
– where the UEFA Champions League trophy will be on display as you
run past – and then back into the city centre, turning onto Whitworth
Street and then heading into G-Mex via the rear entrance.
Who can take part?
Anyone aged 15 or over on the day of the race. Ten thousand people
are expected to enter. Wheelchair athletes are welcome. Closing date
for entries is Friday 16 May.
You will be given a race number, official T-shirt, and souvenir medal
- if you finish!
All runners will also be given a 'Champion Chip' time for their run
which will show your time from crossing the start line to crossing
the finish. Results can be checked on the official website.
Jonathan
Haggart |
Featured
runners
We want to feature a number of people doing the run and we want you
to get in touch.Find out more.
Jonathan Haggart is one of them. Read
his story
Young runners
There is also a Junior Great Manchester Run over the shorter distance
of 3km. Ages 7 - 14.
Getting in shape:
See Peter Elliott's 10km training schedule
>>>
VIP runners and top athletes:
Peter Reid - former Man City player & manager
Sonia O'Sullivan - Olympic Silver medallist over 5,000m
How to enter:
You can enter online at The entry fee is £19. There are a number of conditions of
entry. Make sure you read them.
Charities:
Cancer Research UK is the nominated national charity for the event.
Kirsty's Appeal Francis House has also been nominated by Manchester
City Council for the Great Manchester Run 2003 |
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