Women runners turned out in force in Liverpool today (Sunday 6 September) for a double race event hailed as “positive” and “empowering”.
The BTR Women’s 10K Liverpool and 5K took place in Sefton Park, attracting a combined field of 1,149 runners – almost double the number who took part last year.
A total of 277 runners completed the 5K, followed by 872 finishers in the 10K, demonstrating growing support for the female-only event.
The races were hosted by BTR Liverpool, which creates, manages and delivers major running events across the Liverpool City Region, with Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity (LWHC) returning as headline charity partner.
BTR Liverpool revived the historically popular women-only 10K in 2024. Sefton Park was the original home of the event when the race was at its peak during the 1980s and early 1990s.
A 5K distance was added the following year due to popular demand, with more than 600 runners taking part across both distances in 2025.
The BTR Women’s 5K Liverpool was won by Bethany Woods in 19 minutes 51 seconds.
Sarah Nawrocki finished second in 20 minutes 9 seconds, while Lowri Nesbitt took third place in 20 minutes 17 seconds.
The BTR Women’s 10K Liverpool was won by Savannah Mannhart, from Warriors Pentathlon & Athletic Club, in 39 minutes 49 seconds.
It was a family affair on the 10K podium, with Savannah’s mum Dianna Mannhart, also representing Warriors Pentathlon & Athletic Club, taking second place in 40 minutes 23 seconds.
Annabel Harley, from Liverpool Harriers & AC, finished third in 41 minutes 12 seconds.
It marked the second BTR event of 2026 in which the Mannhart mother-and-daughter duo have both secured podium places. In June, Savannah finished third in the BTR Port Sunlight 5K while Dianna took second place in the BTR Port Sunlight 10K.
All finishers received a commemorative medal and T-shirt to celebrate their achievement. The rainbow chrome medal featured Peter Pan, highlighting the famous statue in Sefton Park.
More than 60 runners took part to raise money for Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity, with more than £8,000 already raised towards a £10,000 target.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital is the UK’s largest specialist hospital dedicated to the health of women, babies and families, caring for thousands of patients from across the North West and beyond each year.
Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity supports the hospital by funding innovations and additional compassionate care which go above and beyond standard NHS provision, helping to improve patient experiences and outcomes.
Donations can be made here.
Alan Rothwell, BTR Liverpool Founder, commented:
“What a fantastic third year for the Women’s 10K and 5K races. The race has firmly grown new roots in the BTR event portfolio after a break of over 20 years. It has been embraced by the female running community as a positive and empowering event, and numbers have doubled for 2026.
“It was very fitting to support Liverpool Women’s Hospital Charity as headline charity partner for the event. Liverpool Women’s Hospital is a huge part of the city, and many runners and spectators will almost certainly know a family member or friend supported by the hospital or its charity.
“Thank you to everyone who took part on the day, the spectators for cheering on the runners, and our excellent volunteers who play a vital role in BTR race events.”
The BTR Liverpool annual calendar of competitive races and fun runs take place between March and December. The portfolio also includes Liverpool Half Marathon, Liverpool Santa Dash, Mersey Tunnel 10K, Port Sunlight Road Race, Wirral 10K, and Run For The 97.
There are just two events left in the BTR Liverpool portfolio for 2026.
The BTR Wirral 10K is on Sunday 11 October, followed by the BTR Liverpool Santa Dash on Sunday 6 December.
In 2025, BTR Liverpool and its successful portfolio of events was acquired by Run For All. Mass participation events company Run For All is wholly owned by the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, and continues to honour her ongoing legacy.
For full details about the event visit the website.
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