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IRONMAN Night Run: This year's winners
Ironman's Night Run was back with a bang on Friday to kick off the 2025 weekend. A record-breaking number of residents gathered in Bolton town centre to complete either a 5km or 10km run around the streets. Runners set off at Le Mans Crescent to the sound of an air horn, blown by borough mayor, Cllr David Chadwick at 7pm – with the first runner crossing the finish line at Victoria Square just over 17 minutes later. Daniel Harrison was the first to finish the 5km race, with a time of 17 minutes and three seconds, thirteen seconds before second place Lucas Gregory. Rachel Sidebotham was the first woman to finish the 5k Night Run. (Image: Leah Collins) Rachel Sidebotham was the first woman to cross the finish line for the 5km just minutes later. READ MORE: Rachel also came first place during the 2024 run and managed to retain her title. Rachel, who is from Wigan, said: 'It's been great, I've been training since last year. 'I've also been training with an injury so overcoming that has been really good for my confidence! 'I'm volunteering to help for Sunday's Ironman, so I'm excited to see others cross the finish line!' Lewis McGee was the first man to cross the finish line for the 10k race. (Image: Leah Collins) The first to cross the line in the 10k race was Lewis McGee, who crossed the line just after 7:35pm. Speaking to The Bolton News Lewis said it felt 'incredible' to have won. Lewis described winning as 'incredible' (Image: Leah Collins) He said: 'I've been training a lot, I wasn't expecting at all so it's a great achievement. 'I've also come straight from work so I'm knackered but so proud to have finished first!' Melanie Walls was the first woman to finish the 10k race. Melanie Walls was the first woman to finish the 10k race. (Image: Leah Collins) Speaking to The Bolton News she said: 'It feels so special and rewarding to win – I'm amazed!' Ahead of the event, Mayor of Bolton David Chadwick praised the event: 'The Bolton Ironman is a fantastic event, it celebrates Bolton's fantastic community. Mayor David Chadwick praised Bolton's 'fantastic community'. (Image: Leah Collins) 'This evening is an important one as anyone can take part, it's great to see such a fantastic turn out and I wish all runners the best of luck for the race.' Deputy mayor Andy Morgan and deputy mayoress Karen Holdsworth were also in attendance. Deputy Mayor Andy Morgan and deputy Mayoress Karen Holdsworth. (Image: Leah Collins) Speaking to The Bolton News Cllr Andy Morgan said: 'This evening has seen a glorious turnout, tonight's fun run is one of the largest sports events in Bolton and is the perfect start to such a fabulous weekend.' The program of events continues this weekend, with Ironkids set to take place on Saturday and Ironman 70.3 set to take place on Sunday.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
IRONMAN Night Run: This year's winners
Ironman's Night Run was back with a bang on Friday to kick off the 2025 weekend. A record-breaking number of residents gathered in Bolton town centre to complete either a 5km or 10km run around the streets. Runners set off at Le Mans Crescent to the sound of an air horn, blown by borough mayor, Cllr David Chadwick at 7pm – with the first runner crossing the finish line at Victoria Square just over 17 minutes later. Advertisement Daniel Harrison was the first to finish the 5km race, with a time of 17 minutes and three seconds, thirteen seconds before second place Lucas Gregory. Rachel Sidebotham was the first woman to finish the 5k Night Run. (Image: Leah Collins) Rachel Sidebotham was the first woman to cross the finish line for the 5km just minutes later. READ MORE: Rachel also came first place during the 2024 run and managed to retain her title. Rachel, who is from Wigan, said: 'It's been great, I've been training since last year. Advertisement 'I've also been training with an injury so overcoming that has been really good for my confidence! 'I'm volunteering to help for Sunday's Ironman, so I'm excited to see others cross the finish line!' Lewis McGee was the first man to cross the finish line for the 10k race. (Image: Leah Collins) The first to cross the line in the 10k race was Lewis McGee, who crossed the line just after 7:35pm. Speaking to The Bolton News Lewis said it felt 'incredible' to have won. Lewis described winning as 'incredible' (Image: Leah Collins) He said: 'I've been training a lot, I wasn't expecting at all so it's a great achievement. Advertisement 'I've also come straight from work so I'm knackered but so proud to have finished first!' Melanie Walls was the first woman to finish the 10k race. Melanie Walls was the first woman to finish the 10k race. (Image: Leah Collins) Speaking to The Bolton News she said: 'It feels so special and rewarding to win – I'm amazed!' Ahead of the event, Mayor of Bolton David Chadwick praised the event: 'The Bolton Ironman is a fantastic event, it celebrates Bolton's fantastic community. Mayor David Chadwick praised Bolton's 'fantastic community'. (Image: Leah Collins) 'This evening is an important one as anyone can take part, it's great to see such a fantastic turn out and I wish all runners the best of luck for the race.' Advertisement Deputy mayor Andy Morgan and deputy mayoress Karen Holdsworth were also in attendance. Deputy Mayor Andy Morgan and deputy Mayoress Karen Holdsworth. (Image: Leah Collins) Speaking to The Bolton News Cllr Andy Morgan said: 'This evening has seen a glorious turnout, tonight's fun run is one of the largest sports events in Bolton and is the perfect start to such a fabulous weekend.' The program of events continues this weekend, with Ironkids set to take place on Saturday and Ironman 70.3 set to take place on Sunday.
