The Women’s Run Series has announced its second event and following what is already tipped to be a blockbuster debut in London, it’s coming to Greater Manchester.
Hosted by RunThrough – the UK’s largest and Europe’s fastest-growing running events company, which just held the first-ever MediaCityUK Half Marathon – the Women’s Run Series is aiming to break down barriers in female and ethnic minority participation, inspiring a diverse and vibrant running community.
Partnering with regional grassroots organisations, the event is not only a great outlet for local women to come together and enjoy the pure positivity of a race day (not to mention the obvious fitness benefits) but also to help nurture and elevate women’s sports through activity and the simple act of connection.
Taking place at Heaton Park this spring, the Women’s Run Series is looking like the start of something truly wonderful.
The inaugural event of the new 2025 Women’s Run Series kicks off, rather fittingly on International Women’s Day: Saturday, 8 March.
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Getting underway at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park sporting complex in Stratford, hundreds of women are already signed up and is set to be a huge community event backed by local running clubs.
The first run is also a headline partnership with StoneX, a financial services company that has helped put a lot of support behind the series as a whole.
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Once again, the series will provide a welcoming space for all women, regardless of background or experience, to thrive and inspire one another; this isn’t just about creating a female-only activation, it’s about physical and mental wellbeing.
Lucy Wood, Race Director for the event, said ahead of the sophomore event: “We’re so excited to bring the Women’s Run Series to Manchester in April.
“This event is all about creating a supportive, safe and inspiring space for women to run together. We can’t wait to see the Manchester running community come out and be part of it!”
Tommy Fury announces huge fight against former World’s Strongest Man Eddie Hall
Daisy Jackson
Tommy Fury has announced his next major boxing match – against a rather unlikely opponent.
The Manc boxer and former Love Island star will face Eddie Hall, who once reigned as the World’s Strongest Man and was the first person on the planet to deadlift 500kg.
The match, billed as Beauty vs The Beast (we’ll let you decide who’s who…), will take place at the AO Arena this summer.
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall will be facing off in Manchester as part of the Misfits Boxing series, a sports promotion company founded by YouTube sensation KSI.
26-year-old Fury – younger brother of heavyweight legend Tyson Fury – remains unbeaten, seeing off all-comers in the crossover boxing world.
As for 38-year-old Eddie Hall (nicknamed The Beast), he retired as a strongman competitor, where he’s previously been crowned the World’s Strongest Man, and has now pivoted into combat sports.
The pair have collaborated recently on several videos online, taking on challenges like a One Punch Knockout and a breakfast eating competition.
But this will be the first time they’ve publicly faced off in the ring.
Misfirst Boxing has once more delivered the biggest match-ups possible in the crossover boxing space, with Fury vs. Hall promising to be a titanic tussle that will captivate fans around the world.
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall, Beauty vs The Beast, will take place on Saturday 13 June at the AO Arena in Manchester – you can get tickets HERE.
Corey Blackett-Taylor ruled out injured for the rest of the season
Danny Jones
Bolton Wanderers winger Corey Blackett-Taylor has been ruled out for the rest of the season following injury.
With not that long left in this year’s campaign and the playoff scrap set to ramp up even further in the coming weeks, it’s an unfortunate twist of fate for the Trotters.
Despite still being only a relatively recent signing, having just joined Bolton in the most recent January transfer window, it didn’t take long for him to make a good impression.
Scoring on debut in a 1-0 away win against AFC Wimbledon, the 28-year-old is now set to miss the remainder of the 2025/26 term, letting supporters know the news on Friday, 27 March.
Blackett-Taylor was forced off in the game against Rotherham United after pulling up in the wake of taking a shot, ultimately being subbed in the first half.
It was quickly confirmed to be a thigh injury, and while the specific nature and severity of the damage haven’t been fully detailed, he has now informed fans that his season is over.
Writing on Instagram, he said: “Instantly from arriving at the club, I felt the passion and support from the fans, club, staff and players.
“I have no doubts [about] the club achieving their targets of promotion – I want to say a huge thank you for making me feel so welcomed and comfortable. Unfortunately, my season is concluded due to my injury, but I’ll be here supporting the team to the very end.”
He isn’t the only impactful League One player at a side eyeing up the Championship to have been hampered by setbacks on the physio bench, with rivals Stockport County also confirming an absence at this crucial point in the campaign.
Not ideal for either of the Greater Manchester hopefuls.
Once again, while the recovery period for both of these players has already begun, the exact timelines for their return remain to be seen.
That being said, chances are we’ll see the Derby County loanee back in action before Hills, though we’ll have to wait to find out whether it will be at the Toughsheet Stadium or back with his parent club.
Who do you think is going to clinch that third promotion place at Wembley come this May?
Danny Jones -
18th February 2025 
