Great Manchester Run 2025 set to be "biggest in a decade"
Thousands of runners are preparing to take part in the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run this weekend.
The huge spectacle - which takes place on Sunday (18 May) - will see 35,000 people take to the start line, making this year's event the biggest in a decade.
Joy Division legend Peter Hook will be participating on behalf of The Christie Hospital in Manchester for the 14th time. Speaking ahead of the race, Peter said:
"I've been very proud to do it because when you get there and you see the support, it is amazing.
"It's awful to think how many of us have been, you know, touched by illness with people that we love. It breaks your heart.
"So yeah, you always feel like you're doing something definitely to help, which is the main thing."
Most participants will attempt to complete a 10k or - some like Joanne Harding from Urmston - will run a half marathon.
Joanne is taking part alongside her daughter, Grace. The pair are raising money for British Heart Foundation after Joanne's ex partner suffered a cardiac arrest last year.
Joanne said: "Whilst Steve is still with us, he very sadly suffered what's called a hypoxic brain injury because he wasn't revived as quickly as necessary.
"[We're running to] raise awareness of the importance of knowing how to do CPR and save a life."
A number of road closures will be in place during the event and are being urged to use public transport where possible.
Full updates throughout the weekend will be available here.
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