30 photos from the Run Wigan Festival 2023

Thousands of runners took part in the annual Run Wigan Festival 2023, organised by charity Joining Jack. For the first time the races startedand finished at Mesnes Park. Pictured here is action from the half-marathon and 5K races.

By Michelle Adamson

Published 19th Mar 2023, 14:52 BST

Updated 19th Mar 2023, 14:53 BST

Run Wigan Festival 2023

Runners in the 5K.

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Runners in the 5K. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

Jack Johnson, the inspiration for Joining Jack charity joins runners in the 5K.

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Jack Johnson, the inspiration for Joining Jack charity joins runners in the 5K. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

Action from the Half Marathon.

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Action from the Half Marathon. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson

Runners ready for the half marathon.

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Runners ready for the half marathon. Photo: Photographer Michelle Adamson