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The first Middlesbrough Runs festival, combining the Middlesbrough 10km and Ali Brownlee 5km, saw a record turnout. Over 2,100 participants lined up for the races, cheered on by spectators. The event also featured Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track initiative.
Steve Cram, event director, praised the sunny weather and the positive atmosphere. He highlighted the fast course and the excellent times achieved by the runners. Cram thanked Middlesbrough Council and all partners for their support. Read more racing coverage.
In the men’s 10km, M Creasy from Mandale won with a time of 30:33. J Robertson-Dover from Mandale won the women’s 10km in 37:06. In the 5km, J Largey from Darlington H won for men with 15:07, and E Fleming from Stockton S for women with 19:02. Related: Gobena sets new course record at Sydney Marathon.
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The inaugural Middlesbrough Runs festival attracted over 2,100 runners in sunny conditions. The first Middlesbrough Runs festival, combining the Middlesbrough 10km and Ali Brownlee 5km, saw a record turnout. Over 2,100 participants lined up for the races, cheered on by spectators. The event also featured Paula Radcliffe’s Families on Track initiative.
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Runner World published this brief on September 2, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated September 1, 2026.
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