A super six GoodGymers went out in the cold to run a lap or few as part of the MCR 24 hr run against homelessness. Aiming to raise over £100,000 for the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity, A Bed Every Night, we joined hundreds of other runners for the 5 km loops.

Our designated 7pm slot saw 444(!) people take part, running the streets of Central Manchester. Super effort all round to run as part of a large group and all for a great cause.

In all, 41 laps took place, with 4,848 cumulative laps by those attending covering 24,240 km, which is more than half way around the globe!

So far, over £60,000 raised including sponsor support, with time still to donate here

It was fab to meet Chris for the first time, alongside Julia post-honeymoon, Gloria fresh from the Frankfurt marathon, Jodie running for the first time in months, Sanjeev, and Ben.

Well done for getting out on a soggy Wednesday evening to run or jog their way around the 5 km city centre route, all to try and add to the charity total. The MCR 24 hr run events starts at midday on Wednesday to midday on Thursday with relay 5 km segments in between.

We signed up as a GoodGym group for the 19:20 wave, getting a good shout out and making sure not to slip on the trodden grass during the briefing and group photo.

Hazel and Laura went with the 40 minute group, and kudos to Hazel running their first 5 km continously! Fanette, Hannah, and Ben joined the 35 minute group.

With the rain, there were lots of puddles, slippery leaves, and hazards from passing vehicles, with a few of us getting a shower during the run. With so many running for a great cause, there were many smiles and a great atmosphere amongst all those taking part.

A few of us ran an additional lap at 8.20pm as the rain seemed to calm going into the evening

At time of writing, they had raised £50,345.54 so comfortably passing their target and last year's total.

More info and to donate

Ben along with friends from Goodgym Stockport took part in the Manchester 24 hr Run Against Homelessness 2024. We had our Goodgym slot at 8pm with over 200 other runners but that didn't stop use run leading in other laps and adding some extra distance on.

In all, I ran 7 laps of the 5 km route around Manchester, with Juno completing 3. Including the run there and back, I'm a bit sore this morning.