Thursday, 30 September 2010
Start of the Liverpool Marathon at St Georges Plateau in the 40's or 50's?
Monday, 27 September 2010
Latest Update
Happy to report the worldwide interest in this event is building up, we have had emails and contacts from all over the globe, from France, Spain, USA, Australia and even Korea!
We will continue to refresh the blog with updates and news as this becomes available in order to support Liverpool City Council and Limelight Sports in staging the Liverpool Marathon 2011.
Saturday, 25 September 2010
Liverpool Marathon 2011
I know it’s been a long wait but its finally arrived, we are delighted to let you know that Liverpool will host its first marathon for nearly twenty years when city leaders give their backing to race plans on October 1st. Council officers have recommended a leading industry player, to take over the job. All that remains is for the cabinet to accept the plan when they meet on October 1.
It is hoped that the marathon will attract 10,000 runners in its first year.
The aim is to make the marathon into the third biggest street race in the UK behind the London Marathon and Great North Run.
With television rights in place the race could be worth £3m to the local economy in the first year alone.
The first blue riband race is set to take place on October 9, 2011 under a one-year contract which would be extended up to 2016 if successful.
In its fifth year it is hoped up to 25,000 runners will take part.
Although a route is yet to be confirmed the World Heritage waterfront would be a key part of showcasing the city as would the historic cathedrals.
Cllr Joe Anderson, leader of Liverpool City Council, said: "Liverpool is world famous for its sporting excellence be it football, championship golf or the Grand National and a major marathon would further cement our reputation on the global stage. The profile and impact of a Liverpool marathon could be priceless for the city. It would be a brilliant showcase for the renaissance Liverpool has undergone as a European Capital of Culture and could also provide a huge boost to our tourism industry, running clubs and charities.’’
The first marathon, which is not expected to be profit making, will be funded wholly by the orgnaiser at no cost to taxpayers.
We feel this has been achieved by Liverpool City Council having the good sense and foresight to listen to the MM08 campaign and its supporters. This was confirmed by the council report recommending this event as follows:
“It was clear that in the build up to and during the Capital of Culture year of 2008 that there was considerable interest and support for Liverpool staging a Marathon. Whilst it could not be included within the already extensive 2008 programme of events it was agreed such and event should be one of the key legacy events for the future”
Well done to everyone involved in the original MM08 campaign and lets look forward to an excellent event in 2011.
It is hoped that the marathon will attract 10,000 runners in its first year.
The aim is to make the marathon into the third biggest street race in the UK behind the London Marathon and Great North Run.
With television rights in place the race could be worth £3m to the local economy in the first year alone.
The first blue riband race is set to take place on October 9, 2011 under a one-year contract which would be extended up to 2016 if successful.
In its fifth year it is hoped up to 25,000 runners will take part.
Although a route is yet to be confirmed the World Heritage waterfront would be a key part of showcasing the city as would the historic cathedrals.
Cllr Joe Anderson, leader of Liverpool City Council, said: "Liverpool is world famous for its sporting excellence be it football, championship golf or the Grand National and a major marathon would further cement our reputation on the global stage. The profile and impact of a Liverpool marathon could be priceless for the city. It would be a brilliant showcase for the renaissance Liverpool has undergone as a European Capital of Culture and could also provide a huge boost to our tourism industry, running clubs and charities.’’
The first marathon, which is not expected to be profit making, will be funded wholly by the orgnaiser at no cost to taxpayers.
We feel this has been achieved by Liverpool City Council having the good sense and foresight to listen to the MM08 campaign and its supporters. This was confirmed by the council report recommending this event as follows:
“It was clear that in the build up to and during the Capital of Culture year of 2008 that there was considerable interest and support for Liverpool staging a Marathon. Whilst it could not be included within the already extensive 2008 programme of events it was agreed such and event should be one of the key legacy events for the future”
Well done to everyone involved in the original MM08 campaign and lets look forward to an excellent event in 2011.
Monday, 1 January 2007
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you all, lets hope that 2007 is the year that a decision is made to go ahead with the Mersey Marathon in 2008.
We believe that any decision is likely to be made late January - early February, and as soon as we have any firm new developments we will update this blog to keep you all informed.
Thank you for your support so far and please continue to gather support and get more signatures on the petition!
Happy New Year to you all, lets hope that 2007 is the year that a decision is made to go ahead with the Mersey Marathon in 2008.
We believe that any decision is likely to be made late January - early February, and as soon as we have any firm new developments we will update this blog to keep you all informed.
Thank you for your support so far and please continue to gather support and get more signatures on the petition!
Wednesday, 13 December 2006
Liverpool Echo Article
City's marathon to return in 08
Dec 13 2006
By Joe Riley Arts Editor, Liverpool Echo
LIVERPOOL is bidding to host an international marathon.
Planners would like to see a big race in the city every year, starting in 2008.
Talks are taking place for Liverpool to join the exclusive list of global marathon destinations, along with London, New York and Rome.
But city council leader Warren Bradley told a Culture Company public briefing that the viability would "depend on a window being found in the calendar".
He told arts leaders at St George's Hall: "We are in negotiations for a Liverpool Marathon. But it would be more than a local event. It would be on the same scale as the New York Marathon, but as people come from all over the world to compete in such events, it would depend on finding a date that did not clash with marathons elsewhere."
A Liverpool marathon was first held in the 1930s. Another batch of marathons from 1984 to 1994 was abandoned because of sponsorship problems.
Delegates were told that more than 200 events planned for 2007, the city's birthday year, and the 100 so far arranged for Capital of Culture in 2008 were "only the beginning".
Culture company staff said Liverpool was well ahead of any former European Capital of Culture in planning its principal attractions.
City's marathon to return in 08
Dec 13 2006
By Joe Riley Arts Editor, Liverpool Echo
LIVERPOOL is bidding to host an international marathon.
Planners would like to see a big race in the city every year, starting in 2008.
Talks are taking place for Liverpool to join the exclusive list of global marathon destinations, along with London, New York and Rome.
But city council leader Warren Bradley told a Culture Company public briefing that the viability would "depend on a window being found in the calendar".
He told arts leaders at St George's Hall: "We are in negotiations for a Liverpool Marathon. But it would be more than a local event. It would be on the same scale as the New York Marathon, but as people come from all over the world to compete in such events, it would depend on finding a date that did not clash with marathons elsewhere."
A Liverpool marathon was first held in the 1930s. Another batch of marathons from 1984 to 1994 was abandoned because of sponsorship problems.
Delegates were told that more than 200 events planned for 2007, the city's birthday year, and the 100 so far arranged for Capital of Culture in 2008 were "only the beginning".
Culture company staff said Liverpool was well ahead of any former European Capital of Culture in planning its principal attractions.
Thursday, 7 December 2006
Tuesday, 5 December 2006
Sunday, 3 December 2006
Keep it going!
The campaign was mentioned in the Runners World newsletter last week, which prompted a huge rise in the number of people signing the petition.
In just a week we have had nearly 500 signatures, but we need to maintain this momentum, so tell all your friends, relatives, colleagues etc to sign up now and support this campaign.
Thank you
In just a week we have had nearly 500 signatures, but we need to maintain this momentum, so tell all your friends, relatives, colleagues etc to sign up now and support this campaign.
Thank you
Monday, 27 November 2006
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