Crowds watch thousands take part in marathon

TL;DR

Over 40,000 runners participated in Manchester's annual marathon, watched by thousands of spectators. Yohan Lidove and Naomi Robinson won the male and female races, while Callum Hall claimed the wheelchair championship.

Key points

Over 40,000 runners participated in the marathon
The marathon route was 26.2 miles long
Yohan Lidove won the male race
Naomi Robinson won the female race
Callum Hall was the wheelchair champion

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Manchester Marathon

A group of dozens of little girls in red tops watch runners go by. Some put their hands out to high-five runners in front of an old redbrick building in Altrincham.

Children high-fived runners as they passed through Altrincham [BBC]

More than 40,000 runners have pounded the streets of Manchester for the city's annual marathon.

They were watched by thousands of spectators who lined the 26.2 mile route from Trafford through the city centre, Altrincham and Wythenshawe before culminating at the finish line in front of the University of Manchester.

Yohan Lidove and Naomi Robinson won the male and female races respectively, while Callum Hall became wheelchair champion.

Comedians Rosie Jones and Ivo Graham were among celebrities running, and social media influencer Molly-Mae Hague was in the crowds to watch relatives take part.