What are the chances of bringing back the Bolton Marathon?

Running is now back as one of most popular participation sports as proven by the recent mass events, London Marathon had more than 100,000 applications and the Great North Run had all 38,000 places taken in record time.

I think the Bolton Marathon could be a huge event again, bringing a much-needed boost to the area.

Remember the mass start on Beaumont Road and the infamous Plodder Lane sorting the strong from the weak? What a great event it was for the whole town.

Does anyone else think Bolton needs the Marathon back?

Steve McHugh

Waters Edge,

Farnworth,

Bolton