35,000 Defiant runners take to Manchester’s streets after bombing for 10km course

Thousands of people were there to support the runners make it around the 10km course

This year’s Great Manchester Run had it all, sun, celebrities, fancy dress and of course, a splattering of rain.

Around 35,000 runners took to the streets of the city centre on Sunday to take part in the 10km route.

There were amazing fancy dress costumes, and so many heart-felt emotional messages on the backs of runners’ vests stating why they were taking part.

World boxing champion Anthony Crolla led home his ‘Crolla’s Army’ – a specially selected group of runners who all benefited from training and guidance provided by Crolla.

There were also a host of celebrities on the route, including former New Order star Peter Hook, Sunderland and England defender Michael Gray, and Coronation Street stars Jack P Shepherd and Tina O’Brien.

Source: Great Manchester Run: 35,000 competitors take to the city’s streets to take on 10km route – Manchester Evening News