Great Manchester Run given the green light after security review
By Rory O'Callaghan
Last Updated: 24/05/17 7:19pm
The Great Manchester Run will go ahead on Sunday following a security consultation between Greater Manchester Police and Manchester City Council.
Manchester has been on high alert following the terrorist attack which killed 22 people and injured more than 50 others at the Manchester Arena on Monday night.
Thousands of athletes are expected to descend on the city for Europe's largest 10-kilometre race this weekend and officials have confirmed it will go ahead - as will the Great CityGames on Friday.
"The Great CityGames and Great Manchester Run are two of the real highlights of Manchester's sporting calendar," said Manchester City Council's executive member for culture and leisure, Luthfur Rahman.
"We know that thousands of Mancunians have been looking forward to taking part, or cheering the athletes on, so I am pleased and proud to confirm that these fantastic events will be held as planned this weekend.
"Manchester is a truly resilient city and we look forward to successfully hosting these great sporting events, with the support of Greater Manchester Police."
Organisers have warned that the route for the 10km race, as well as the half-marathon which will be held alongside the main event, could change from its planned route amid security concerns.
A statement, published on www.greatrun.org, said: "All event entrants will receive a detailed pre-event communication by email in the next 48 hours regarding plans for Sunday which may differ from those previously issued.
"All planned start times will remain as scheduled."
