Run for the 97 5k
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Run For The 97 5K, Stanley Park
Run For The 97 is a community legacy event held in Stanley Park, Liverpool on 29 May 2027. The event remembers the 97 Liverpool fans who died in the Hillsborough tragedy on 15 April 1989 and also recognises their families and the survivors. The event was first staged in 2015 and has raised more than £35,000 for charity since its inception.
Two distances are offered:
- 5K
- 1 Mile community legacy fun run
The 5K course starts in the middle of Stanley Park, follows park pathways, then exits to run past Goodison Park, Priory Road and Arkles Lane toward Anfield Road. Runners pass the Eternal Flame, perform a U-turn and return to Stanley Park for the finish.
Entries are limited to 2,500. Age eligibility is 11 years and up for the 5K, and 3 years and up for the 1 Mile fun run. Virtual participation is available from anywhere in the UK or internationally; virtual entrants receive a finisher T-shirt and commemorative medal by post. International virtual entries close 19 April 2027 and UK virtual entries close 4 May 2027. Organisers note they cannot guarantee mailed items will arrive before 29 May.
In-person entries include a finisher goody bag, an exclusive Run For The 97 T-shirt for 5K entrants, and a commemorative medal. Recycling bins are provided on course and at water stations. Bone-conducting headphones are permitted at low volume so marshals and emergency instructions can be heard. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
