WINNERS ANNOUNCED: COURSE RECORDS BROKEN AT THE 2025 MANCHESTER HALF
The winners have been crowned at the 2025 Manchester Half, after a fierce race to the finish across all categories!
In misty autumnal conditions, Sean Frame (Elite Wheelchair), Joe Wigfield (Elite Men’s) and Lily Partridge (Elite Women’s), took first place on their respective podiums.
The Men’s Elite race event saw an incredible performance from Joe Wigfield, who set a blistering new course record of 01:02:02. He was followed by the formidable Jonny Mellor in second place, with Omar Ahmed securing the final podium spot in third.
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In the Elite Women’s competition, Lily Partridge powered across the finish line to claim the top spot with a superb time of 01:09:33. She was joined on the podium by Charlotte Purdue and Charlotte Taylor, who took second and third place respectively.
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The Elite Wheelchair event was dominated by Sean Frame, who beat his own course record with an outstanding time of 00:48:24. He was followed by Joshua Hartley in second and Josh Hickinbottom in third.
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You can watch a stream of the finish line on our official YouTube channel.
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Well done to all of our elite athletes today and make sure to follow the action as the day continues to unfold via our social channels.