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.