A number of runners with inspirational stories came together in Manchester City centre on the March 15 to kick-off the 10-week countdown to the Great Manchester Run.<br /><br />These four runner have been immortalised in a piece of artwork created by a local artist in honour of their dedication and to celebrate the Great Manchester Run's 20th year.<br /><br />The race first took place in 2003 and the 10k grew to be one of the largest in Europe and attracts thousands of new and returning runners each year.<br /><br />This year it will hit its two decade milestone on Sunday the 21st of May and thousands are once again expected to be seen on the starting line.
