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The nation's favourite 10k running event will celebrate its tenth staging on Sunday 20 May 2012.
The nation’s favourite 10k running event will celebrate its tenth staging on Sunday 20 May 2012.
A record 40,000 runners, celebrities and world class elite athletes will descend on the streets of Manchester, with the whole event broadcast live on BBC television and the build up live on Key 103.
Over the years, tens of thousands of spectators and a live TV audience have witnessed the world’s greatest distance runner Haile Gebrselassie win the Bupa Great Manchester Run on an unprecedented four occasions, with Britain’s Jo Pavey winning the women’s event twice.
It’s part of a great weekend of sport in the city, which includes the Bupa Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run, and the Great CityGames Manchester.
Key 103 is proud to be supporting this years Bupa Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run.
The Bupa Junior and Mini Great Manchester Run will take place at Eastlands on Saturday 19 May 2012.
The Mini event covers 1.5km and is suitable for children aged 3-8 years - all runners may be accompanied by an adult. The Junior event is 2.5km and suitable for those aged 9-15 years, with adult accompaniment optional.
Once again there will be a host of 'Come and Try It' activities on offer throughout the day, giving children the chance to try new sports including football, streetdance and mini golf.
All Junior, Mini and adult runners will receive a t-shirt, medal and finisher's pack.
To find out more visit www.greatrun.org.
Key 103 & Magic 1152's Cash for Kids have again secured guaranteed places for this year’s Bupa Great Manchester Run. Fill in the registration form below now to be a part of the Cash for Kids team.
Places cost just £35.00 and guarantee your participation in one of Manchester's biggest sporting events. Once you register please call 01612885028 to make your payment or send a cheque to Key 103’s Cash for Kids, Castle Quay, Castlefield, Manchester, M15 4PR.
All participants will be required to raise a minimum sponsorship of £100.
Maybe you don't want to run but want to come and support on the day? We're also looking for people to help cheer our runners on, bang some drums and help raise awareness of Key 103 & Magic 1152's Cash for Kids from the sidelines! Click here to contact us for more information.
