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Liverpool's Run For The 97 Returns as Thousands Honour Hillsborough Victims

Good News Post

Jun 3, 2026 — 2 min read

Image credit: Image courtesy of BTR Liverpool/Picture by Erica Dillon - supplied News by Wire

By Charities Correspondent

More than 1,650 adults and children gathered in Stanley Park for this year's Run For The 97, an annual community event held in memory of the 97 Liverpool supporters who lost their lives in the Hillsborough disaster.

The event, now in its 12th year, took place on 23 May between Anfield and Goodison Park. Participants completed a 5K route through the park, followed by a one-mile fun run for younger runners and families.

People travelled from across the UK and overseas to take part, with runners attending from Ireland, Norway, Denmark and Switzerland.

More than 100 virtual participants also joined from countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Singapore and the United States.

First launched in 2015, Run For The 97 aims to honour those who died at Hillsborough while recognising the continued efforts of families and survivors who have campaigned for justice in the decades since the tragedy.

Several Hillsborough family members and campaigners attended the event, alongside former Liverpool players Jamie Carragher, Chris Kirkland and Sammy Lee.

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and Liverpool West Derby MP Ian Byrne were also among those present.

As well as remembering The 97, the event continues to support local charities and community projects. Participants were encouraged to donate food items to Fans Supporting Foodbanks, while fundraising efforts have helped raise more than £45,000 for good causes since the event began.

Organisers described the event as a celebration of Liverpool's community spirit, bringing together people of all ages to remember The 97 and support charitable work across the city.

For full details about the event visit www.btrliverpool.com

Source: News By Wire press release.

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