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Catch a Celebrity on the Run!

We highlight some of our runners (known Celebs & our community Celebs!) and their amazing running stories. Read about their challenges, perseverance & achievements. Inspiring tales of Running!


  • Joe McElderry: Celebs on the Run

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    Joe McElderry Hits a Home Run “Completing the Great North Run last year was such a great experience. The atmosphere was incredible and I was really happy with my time.” Bio: Joe is an English singer and songwriter. You may recognise...
  • Noel Thatcher: Celebs on the Run

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    Noel Thatcher Joins 6,500 People at the Great City Race "I continue to support the race because of the massive commitment Standard Chartered and Seeing is Believing have made to address preventable blindness and it's impact on individuals...
  • Sarah-Jane Mee: Celebs on the Run

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    Breaking News: Mee Runs Blindfolded "Completing this race blind will be a big challenge but nowhere near as challenging as facing every day without sight - 80% of blindness can be prevented - let's make that happen." Bio: Sarah...
  • Oliver Mellor: Celebs on the Run

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    The Hunk from 'The Street' Runs the Great City Race "The reason I'm running is that I'm proud to be supporting such a worthwhile charity. They've changed millions of lives worldwide and with our help they can change millions...
  • Natalie Pinkham: Celebs on the Run

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    Natalie Pinkham Runs Blind for Charity "We often take our sight for granted, so I am honoured to be able to support such an incredible initiative as Seeing is Believing, which saves the sights of thousands the world over” Bio: Natalie...
  • Cara Buono: Celebs on the Run

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    Three cheers for Cara Buono "I thought that crossing the line would be the reward, but when I actually did I realized that it was so much more." Bio: Cara is an american actress, director and producer. She has worked on Broadway, starring...
  • Nikki Sanderson: Celebs on the Run

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    There was not a bead of sweat in sight "I completed the marathon in 4hrs 3mins & I was so happy, the crowd was amazing!!" Bio: Nikki played Candice Stowe in the soap opera Coronation Street. After leaving the show in 2005, she played...
  • Tom Scurr: Celebs on the Run

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    The Marathon left Tom with a trail of blood, sweat and tears “The London Marathon was the most painfully wonderful experience of my life so far.” Bio: Tom plays Barney Harper-McBride in the Channel youth drama Hollyoaks. Running...
  • James Atherton: Celebs on the Run

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    James trained tirelessly for the London Marathon “I couldn’t have run a meter without James.” -Tom Scurr Bio: James Atherton plays student Will Savage in the hit UK drama Hollyoaks. Running : James, along with fellow Hollyoaks...
  • Hugh Jackman: Celebs on the Run

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    Hugh runs the 2011 NYC Half Bio: Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor involved in a variety of projects across film, musical theatre and television. His major roles include playing Wolverine in the X-Men film series, as well as his leads in Van Helsing...
  • Anthony Edwards: Celebs on the Run

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    Anthony picked up running at age 37 "Before I started training, I had never run more than two miles. I was just like, "Oh god." I had no idea. At 37, it was like a whole new world." Bio: Anthony's first worldwide public...
  • Darren Jeffries: Celebs on the Run

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    Darren supports Diabetes UK at the Bupa Great Manchester Run “I’m so pleased to be able to support Diabetes UK. The seriousness of diabetes and its complications is often overlooked, and I’m running the Bupa Great Manchester Run this...
  • Tom Cavanagh: Celebs on the Run

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    Tom leads the team for the NYC Half 2012 Bio: Tom is a Canadian actor. You may recognise him from TV shows such as Scrubs, where he played the lead character, J.D's brother and the father of the title character in the short-lived Eli Stone....
  • Great Manchester Run 2012: Celebrity Times

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    Runners of all shapes and sizes took part in this year's London Marathon , and that includes these celebs! Did you spot any famous runners during the race? Did you overtake any or see any of them passing you? See how you compared against the celebs...
  • Graham Bell: Celebs on the Run

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    Name : Graham Bell Famous for : A former five times Olympic skier, TV presenter and journalist. See More Celebs on the Run here Running : Between commentating on the Winter Olympics and presenting Ski Sunday, Graham managed to find time...
  • Steve Coogan: Celebs on the Run

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    Name : Steve Coogan Famous for : A British comedian, actor, writer and producer. Steve is also an original comic character creator. His most well know characters are Alan Partridge and Paul Calf, among others. See More Celebs on the Run here ...
  • Jason Done: Celebs on the Run

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    Name : Jason Done Famous for : Appears as schoolteacher, Tom Clarkson on the successful BBC One drama series, Waterloo Road See More Celebs on the Run here Running : Jason takes part in the Great Manchester Run each year in aid of the Royal Manchester's...
  • Samia Ghadie: Celebs on the Run

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    Name : Samia Ghadie Famous for : An English actress best known for playing Maria Connor in ITV's Coronation Street. See More Celebs on the Run here Running : Samia ran the Great Manchester run in 2011, running the 10k event for East Cheshire...
  • Will Young: Celebs on the Run

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    Name : Will Young See More Celebs on the Run here Famous for : British singer-songwriter and actor. He came to prominence after winning the 2002 music contest Pop Idol. Running : This is Will's second year in a row running the London Marathon...
  • Sophie Raworth: Celebs on the Run

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    Name : Sophie Raworth See More Celebs on the Run here Famous for : BBC newsreader and journalist. Running : Sophie ran the Marathon last year but was left unconscious for 20 mins after collapsing from heat exhaustion. She feared she was dying...
  • Ricky Boleto: Celebs on the Run

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    Name : Ricky Boleto Famous for : Presenter on CBBC's Newsround. Running : Newsround presenter Ricky Boleto ran this year's Virgin London Marathon. He completed the grueling 26.2 mile course in 4:45 as part of a team of 56 runners who are...
  • Andrew Barton: Celebs on the Run

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    NAME: Andrew Barton FAMOUS FOR: TV's favourite hairdresser from 10 Years Younger. With over 25 years' experience working with the world's leading haircare brands. His work graces global magazines from cover to editorial. RUNNING:...
  • London Marathon 2012 Celebrity Times

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    Runners of all shapes and sizes took part in this year's London Marathon , and that includes these celebs! Did you spot any famous runners during the race? Did you overtake any or see any of them passing you? See how you compared against the celebs...
  • James 'Arg' Argent: Celebs on the Run

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    NAME: James 'Arg' Argent FAMOUS FOR: Reality TV star in The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) RUNNING: Reality star James 'Arg' Argent, 23, from ITV2 hit show, The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) has managed to marry up marathon training...
  • Fearne Cotton: Celebs on the Run

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    NAME: Fearne Cotton FAMOUS FOR: Radio1 Presenter and TV Personality RUNNING: In 2005, Fearne told the Telegraph: “I love to jog: fresh air, trees and my iPod.” Last year, Fearne upped her game and went from a jog in the park to...
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