It was an unseasonably warm day in the North West on Sunday as 36,000 people contributed to the largest day of marathon running in UK history
Record numbers battled the heat as 90,000 people took to the streets in the largest day of marathon running in UK history on Sunday. The adidas Manchester Marathon saw 36,000 participants take on the flat and fast course in the North West with its new-look finish line, while in the capital, 54,000 pounded the roads in unseasonably warm conditions.
The hot weather did prove a hit with spectators, as more than 140,000 people soaked up the Manchester sun to cheer on those brave enough to take on the 26.2 mile challenge. Of the elite runners, Josh Griffiths was first home in a staggering time of 02:16:56, while Tessa McCormick clocked a standout time of 02:34:53 to win the women’s race. Second place was claimed by Olivia Tsim, just seven months after having a baby.
One of those to cross the impressive new-look finish line on Oxford Road, was Kelsey Sheridan, 28, who overcame being wheelchair-bound due to CFS/ME, to take part alongside her assistance dog, Hamble.
Heroic Harry Newton, 87, holds the title of being the…
