GO Run For Fun has smashed its target six months ahead of schedule.
Organisers of the global running campaign had hoped the 100,000th runner would cross the finish line at a GO Run For Fun event in the UK by July 2016.
But Jack Ryan became the boy to make history when he joined almost 1,000 runners from 23 primary schools at the INEOS-inspired fun run at Wavertree Athletics Track in Liverpool
And there to cheer him – and the others on – was world champion sprinter Richard Kilty.
“I have been to six of these event across the country now and it’s been wonderful to witness the campaign grow in size and excitement,” he said. “This is a big day for GO Run for Fun.”
Go Run For Fun in numbers
189 |
events hosted across the UK, mainland Europe and the USA |
106,288 |
runners who have crossed the finish line |
1,061 |
schools that have taken part in the campaign |
74 |
sporting ambassadors inspired to take part, including Colin Jackson and Tanni Grey-Thompson |
2,443 |
volunteers who have got involved to help encourage young children to run |