Over 700 runners took advantage of the closed roads on Sunday 2nd October by running the 3rd Bradford half marathon. Runners were waved off at 9.00am onto a traffic free route that took in some of Bradford’s best scenery and hills, and finally finished within Lister Park, where runners were welcomed home by the famous Bread and Butter Theatre Company, and their ‘Dinner Ladies’ antics.

 

 
The 1/2 marathon was officially started by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Naveeda Ikram from the city centre and ended in Lister Park in Manningham. There were also over 100 who took part in the Fun Run, which was also traffic free and completely within Lister Park. Runners ran as many laps as they could between 9.00am-10.00am around Lister Park on Sunday.

 

 
Andy Ross, Bradford Council Leisure Programmes Manager, said: "This year's event was enjoyed by many runners and I'd like to offer congratulations to everyone who took part. The day was great fun for all involved – and thankfully the weather was slightly cooler than it has been of late!"
 

Winning man, Stephen Broadbent (who came second last year) took the top spot in 1:15:47, while the female winner was Jo Buckley with a time of 01.27.11. Both were presented with their trophies, prize vouchers and a bottle of bubbly by the Lord Mayor. A big thank you must go to all who took part with many raising funds for charitable causes.

Photographs were taken of runners crossing the finishing line. To find yours and to order, visit www.myfrozenphoto.com

 

 
To view all finishing times from the half marathon click here.