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Record Field for Mersey Tunnel 10K as Thousands Run Under the Mersey

Record turnout highlights the draw of a once-a-year run through the Kingsway Tunnel.

Overview

  • The Mersey Tunnel 10K, which ran Sunday, drew a sell-out 4,100 entrants and saw 3,514 finish the point-to-point route under the River Mersey.
  • Wallasey AC’s Joseph Boden won in 32:13, and Georgia Armitage of Penny Lane Striders led the women in 39:21.
  • The Kingsway Tunnel stayed open both ways with a contraflow after INRIX warned of morning road closures and Merseytravel sent buses on diversions.
  • The event served as a community fundraiser through BTR Liverpool’s 2026 program, which supports 10 local charities including Alder Hey and Claire House.
  • Organisers opened entries for Sunday, April 11, 2027, signaling plans to build on this year’s demand.