Runners who should have been competing in Manchester's Marathon today have been bringing the event to their back gardens instead.
Parkrun cancels all runs over coronavirus
18.03.2020 - 15:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Parkrun has cancelled all Saturday morning runs over coronavirus.
Bosses said the decision was taken ‘in line with public health advice’ and could continue through April ‘at least’.
Many thousands of runners and joggers, young and old, take part in the hugely popular and free 5k runs at 9am on Saturdays.
There are 13 across Greater Manchester and with no set pace, all abilities are welcome to join in.
Tom Williams, chief operating officer, said in an email to all park runners: "We’re writing
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