The BTR Women’s 10K and 5K races in Liverpool saw participation double in 2026, with 1,149 runners taking part. The event, hosted by BTR Liverpool, supported the Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity, raising over £8,000. The races were won by Savannah Mannhart in the 10K and Bethany Woods in the 5K, highlighting a strong community engagement and support for women's health initiatives.
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The BTR Wirral 10K race is set to take place on 11 October, with over 1,000 participants already registered. The event, organised by BTR Liverpool, will feature a new route starting and ending at King's Parade in New Brighton. This race is significant as it offers a mostly flat course ideal for personal bests and is the last competitive race of the year for BTR Liverpool, which supports 10 charities through its events.
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Little Lights Liverpool Baby Hospice has been named the official charity partner for the BTR Liverpool Santa Dash, a popular annual 5K fun run taking place on 6 December. The partnership aims to raise funds for the hospice, which provides care and support for babies and children with life-limiting conditions and their families. Participants supporting Little Lights will wear yellow Santa hats, with funds raised going directly to the charity.
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Entries are now open for the Run For The 97 event, scheduled for 29 May 2027, which honours the 97 Liverpool FC fans who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. The event, featuring a 5K fun run and a 1-mile run in Stanley Park, aims to celebrate the lives of the victims and support their families and survivors. Funds raised will benefit local charities, and participants can join in person or virtually from anywhere in the world.
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The BTR Liverpool Half Marathon 2027 has been scheduled for 14 March, starting at Everton Football Club's Hill Dickinson Stadium. The event, organised by BTR Liverpool in collaboration with Liverpool City Council and Everton FC, has seen increasing demand, selling out in recent years, and is expected to do so again. Participants unable to attend the new date can transfer their entry or receive a refund.
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Liverpool Women's Hospital Charity has been named the headline charity partner for the BTR Women's 10K Liverpool race, set to take place in Sefton Park on 6 September 2026. The partnership aims to raise funds for the hospital's initiatives, which include neonatal equipment, bereavement support, and specialist maternity services. The event, which also features a 5K race, encourages participants to fundraise for the hospital, enhancing patient care beyond NHS provisions.
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Nearly 2,400 runners participated in the Port Sunlight Road Race in Wirral, featuring 5K and 10K races, with Wallasey Athletic Club's Joseph Boden setting a new 5K course record. Organised by BTR Liverpool and supported by Unilever Port Sunlight, the event is a staple in the region's race calendar, drawing significant community involvement and supporting various charities. The next race is scheduled for 6 June 2027.
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Over 1,650 runners participated in the 12th annual Run For The 97 event in Stanley Park, Liverpool, to honour the 97 Liverpool FC fans who died in the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. The event, supported by both Liverpool and Everton football clubs, included a 5K and a 1-mile fun run, with participants from various countries and virtual runners worldwide. The event raises funds for charities like Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation and LFC Foundation, supporting community outreach and remembering the vi
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Over 1,400 people have registered for the 12th annual Run For The 97 event, taking place on 23 May in Stanley Park, Liverpool. The event honours the 97 Liverpool FC fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster and supports local charities, with funds raised benefiting Jamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation, LFC Foundation, and Stanley Park junior parkrun. Former Liverpool players Jamie Carragher and Chris Kirkland will attend, and the event includes a 5K run, a 1-mile run, and family activities.
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Entries are now open for the Run For The 97 event, taking place on 23 May 2026 in Stanley Park, Liverpool. The event honours the 97 Liverpool FC fans who died in the Hillsborough disaster and raises funds for local charities. Participants can choose to walk, jog, or run, with both in-person and virtual options available.
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The BTR Mersey Tunnel 10K saw a record 3,514 runners complete the race, which is the only time the public can run through the Kingsway Tunnel under the River Mersey. The event, which sold out with 4,100 entries, was won by Joseph Boden and Georgia Armitage. This race is part of BTR Liverpool's annual running events, which support various charities and attract participants from around the world.
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The BTR Mersey Tunnel 10K race, set for 12 April, has sold out with a record 4,100 participants, marking the highest number since its reintroduction in 2006. The race, which allows runners to traverse the Kingsway Tunnel under the River Mersey, is the only annual opportunity for such a feat and attracts participants from various countries. This event is significant as it highlights the growing popularity of unique running events in the UK and supports several charities.
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The showstopping BTR Liverpool Half Marathon returns next weekend, and organisers have released full details of road closures and travel information for runners, spectators, local residents, and visitors to aid movement across the city centre. The race takes place on Sunday 15 March 2026. It is the biggest ever BTR Liverpool Half Marathon with 15,000 participants, including 500 runners taking on the BTR 10 Mile Road Race. The event was first staged in 1994, and for the last two years the race ha
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The Jane Tomlinson Appeal has been overwhelmed to the response for its new grant programme - the Big Charity Giveaway 2026. The appeal was launched last month, inviting applications from Liverpool City Region, Yorkshire, and The Midlands to apply for funds from the overall total of £250,000. The response has been incredible, with applications totaling more than £4million. The charity is now asking applicants for patience as trustees carefully review each submission. Grant applications from acros
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A new premium sports brand launched in Liverpool this month has been hand-picked by race event organiser BTR Liverpool as an official partner for the 2026 event calendar. Canvas Athletic is built around community. An ethos which strongly resonates with BTR Liverpool and its standing within the running community. Values align and both parties are excited at the prospect of working together for the next 12 months. The partnership will see Canvas Athletic kit out the pacer team for the sold-out and
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