The tenth edition of the Run For The 97 raises £4,000 for local causes

The event celebrated and honored the lives of the 97 supporters who died in the Hillsborough tragedy on 15 April 1989, as well as their families and survivors.

Special guests at Stanley Park on Saturday 25 May were former Liverpool players Jamie Carragher, Chris Kirkland, Alan Kennedy and Sammy Lee.

They were joined by family members of those who lost their lives in the disaster and Hillsborough Bill campaigners in Margaret Aspinall, Steve Kelly and Sue Roberts.

The charity fun run saw 1,500 participants complete either a five kilometer or a mile distance with another 200 participants from around the world.

The money raised will go to support the LFC Foundation, the 23 Foundation and Liverpool parkruns.

Liverpool and Everton supporters stood side by side as the clubs’ anthems – You’ll never walk alone and Z Cars – played before the run and then joined in with a minute’s applause.

The five kilometer route took runners through Stanley Park, along Walton Lane, Priory Road, Arkles Lane and back into the park before passing the Eternal Flame on 97 Avenue in Anfield where many stopped to -pays his respects at Hillsborough. Memorial.

Family attractions and activities on the day included a visit from LFC mascot Mighty Red and football skills from the LFC Foundation’s Go Play team, who take sport to local parks throughout the year.

Since it was first organized in 2015, Run For The 97 has raised almost £45,000 for worthwhile causes in the city.

Donations can still be made at www.justgiving.com/campaign/runforthe972024.