A young boy from Bolton took part in a fun run over the weekend for a heart warming personal reason. 

Dylan Greenhalgh, aged seven, ran in Ironkids over the weekend, part of the Ironman Weekend.

When his mum, Samantha Foster, signed him up for the run, he told her he wanted to do it for a charity. 

They chose Dementia UK, after two family members died with the degenerative condition. 

Samantha said: “He did the 1km event for Dementia UK. His great-grandma and grandma in law both passed away with dementia.

Dylan post-raceDylan post-race (Image: Family)

“For his running, I booked him in for Ironkids and he said how he would like to do it for a charity.

“He enjoyed it, he really enjoyed it, he was tired at the end, but he wants to do it again.

“I am so proud of him, I am very proud.” 

All in all, Dylan, who is from Tonge Moor, raised £125 for the charity. 

Afterwards he was treated by his parents for his hard work.

After just having finished the raceAfter just having finished the race (Image: Family)

Samantha said: “His dad got him a remote control race car and a spaceman toy set and I took him to get Stumble Guys collectable figures.” 

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Dylan said the race was “amazing” and that his favourite part was “helping charity”. 

Dementia UK provides nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, who give advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved ones who suffer with the condition. 

Pre-race and raring to goPre-race and raring to go (Image: Family)

Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia, with around 944,000 people in the country living with it. 

However, there are currently only 400 Admiral Nurses to support them and their families. 

Ironman returned to Bolton over the weekend as spectators braved the rain to cheer on competitors. 

Will Grace, from Chichester, won the main triathlon on Sunday, finishing in four hours, two minutes and 54 seconds. 

Meanwhile, Mimi Carlton from London was the fastest woman to cross the line, finishing second overall.