LIVERPOOL could stage its first marathon in over 20 years as it awaits its decision from the City Council due to be made on the Friday, 1 October.
The marathon would be held in October 2011 expecting to attract 10,000 competitors generating a £3 million economic impact.
The city has been short-listed after a competitive tendering process by Limelight sports to host the Blue Riband race which would be one of the top marathons in the UK - alongside the London Marathon and the Great North Run.
The event is said that it would incorporate Liverpool's major iconic buildings, National Heritage Waterfront and skyline that the city has to offer.
The city awaits a decision about the Liverpool marathon which is set to be made by the council on the first day of October.
‘’Liverpool is world famous for its sporting excellence be it football, championship golf and the Grand National and a major marathon would further cement our reputation on the global stage,” said Councillor Joe Anderson, Leader of Liverpool City Council.
Councillor Wendy Simon, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Culture and Sport, said “Liverpool has developed an enviable track record for expertly hosting major cultural and sporting occasions and the Liverpool Marathon would be a fantastic addition to our portfolio of major international events.”
Limelight Sports is the company behind the creative delivery of many of the UK’s highest profile, mass participation sports events and grassroots development programmes.
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