Hundreds of runners came together from galaxies far, far away to enjoy the return of the Southport Mad Dog 10k run on Sunday (6th February) – which this year has a Star Wars theme!
The popular annual race, which is organised each year by Southport Hesketh Round Table, has a different movie theme with a dog pun included each year.
The title of this year’s 11th race had a Star Wars theme – ‘May The Paws Be With You’.
Lots of runners turned up in their own Star Wars themed fancy dress costumes, with lots of StormTroopers, Darth Vaders, Bobba Fetts and other characters all hoping to win the £250 fancy dress prize.
Runners take part in the 2022 Southport Mad Dog 10k run. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
The event has consistently been named ‘The Best 10K in the UK’ by various running organisations including Runners World, and for 2012-2019 at the National Running Awards.
The runners set off from Stanley High School before battling their way down a windy coastal road, against a beautiful backdrop of Southport Beach and Southport Pier.
They then turned left past Southport Pleasureland, down the Promenade, left again past the Revitalise Sandpipers Centre, and then back down the coastal road to Stanley High School.
Runners take part in the 2022 Southport Mad Dog 10k run. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
The Southport Mad Dog 10k run aims to raise money for a variety of charities each year, with the event raising over £96,000 for a variety of good causes so far including Queenscourt Hospice, Woodlands Hospice, The Christie Charity, Barnardo’s Children’s Charity, Alder Hey Easter Egg Appeal and many others. Organisers are waiting to finalise this year’s total.
Speaking on the Stand Up For Southport Facebook group, Carla Michelle said: “Well done each and everyone of you!”
Val Treg said: “Think you are all brave with this weather.”
Margaret Rimington said: “Aw bless them, well done in this cold and windy weather.”
Runners take part in the 2022 Southport Mad Dog 10k run. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
Diane Highcock said: “Well done everyone, that wind was fierce.”
The Crazy Pups Fun Run for children started at 10am; wheelchair athletes started at 10.30am; with the main Mad Dog 10K run beginning at 10.40am.
This is the 11th time the race has taken place, although it has not been able to be held over the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Competitors were able to enjoy a great atmosphere, free goody bags, running shirts, medals, Chip timing, on course live entertainment, free parking and free transport to the start.
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