Greater Manchester welcomes tens of thousands ahead of the Manchester Marathon this weekend
Tens of thousands of runners and spectators will descend on Greater Manchester for the Manchester Marathon on 19 April, with extensive road closures, enhanced policing and pop-up safety stands aimed at keeping the event safe and vibrant.
The Santa Dash countdown is well and truly on
The Saddleworth Santa Dash is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday, December 7th, in Uppermill. The event will feature a 2km or 5km run, Christmas markets, music from local youth band Dobcross, and a special appearance by Kevin Sinfield to receive a cheque for his fundraising efforts. The day will culminate with the turning on of the Christmas lights by Santa himself, a parade, and a firework finale. Road closures will be in effect from 1:55 pm to 6 pm. Saddleworth Round Table has already donated over £10,000 to various causes, and the event has raised over £100,000 in the past decade.