Hundreds join Hillsborough memorial run

Hundreds join Hillsborough memorial run6 days agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleErica DillonParticpants ran past Anfield Stadium during the annual eventMore than 1,600 people have taken part in an annual run to commemorate the 97 fans who died as a result of the 1989 Hillsborough disaster.Former footballer and pundit Jamie Carragher joined victims' families for the Run For The 97 at Liverpool's Stanley Park on Saturday.Among the runners was 96-year-old Dennis Adelsberg, from Ormskirk, who returned to take part after suffering a broken leg a year ago.Organised by the BTR Liverpool group, its founder Alan Rothwell said: "Over the years we've gotten to know a number of Hillsborough family members, we recognise familiar faces who return year after year, and it's important we keep educating the next generation through sport."Erica DillonFormer Liverpool player Sammy Lee (left) and Jamie Carragher (second from right) joined Hillsborough justice campaigners Steve Kelly and Margaret AspinallErica DillonRunners paused to take a look at the Anfield Stadium memorial to those who diedErica DillonDennis Adelsberg, aged 96, and his daughter Gillian were among the runnersErica DillonChildren from local park runs also took part in the event, which stems from an idea by Liverpool FC fan Dom WilliamsPhillip FranceMore than 1,600 people took part in the run at Stanley ParkListen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.More on this storyFun run honours lives of Hillsborough victimsRelated internet linksBTRJamie CarragherLiverpoolHillsborough disaster