Run Wigan Festival medals are unveiled as entries pour in for half marathon, 5k and family mile

The popular event returns to Mesnes Park on Sunday, March 15, with a half marathon, 5k and family mile.

Designers ADM have created medals once again for everyone who crosses the finish line and they have now been unveiled by race organisers Joining Jack.

The half marathon medal features Haigh Hall, which runners will pass on the course, while the 5k medal has a cut-out of the bandstand at Mesnes Park.

Both medals have the Joining Jack logo on the back and the words “Thanks Jack”, a special message from 18-year-old Jack Johnson, the inspiration for the charity.

Run Wigan Festival launched in 2017 and has so far raised more than £200,000 for research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

So far more than 900 people have signed up to take part in the half marathon, which takes in landmarks including The Brick Community Stadium, Leeds-Liverpool Canal and Haigh Woodland Park.

Everyone who completes the 13.1 miles will receive a medal, goody bag and T-shirt.

More than 500 people have entered the 5k and will follow an out-and-back route from Mesnes Park, along Park Road and Woodhouse Lane, before collecting their medal.

The family mile, which gives children the chance to follow in their parents’ footsteps by earning their own medal, so far has 70 participants.

Proceeds from the event will be used by Joining Jack to fund research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy, while participants can also choose to raise money for charities close to their hearts.

To register or find out more, go to runwiganfestivals.co.uk.