Mike and Rachel Boxall from March Athletics Club complete Manchester Marathon

A duo made their eighth marathon appearance when they tied up their laces to take part in the Manchester Marathon at the weekend.

On Sunday, March Athletics Club runners Mike and Rachel Boxall headed up north to take part in the event - which saw a record amount of runners take part.

Mike completed the marathon 03:15:32 - which earned him a Boston Qualifier time for 2025.

Rachel Boxall at Manchester Marathon
Mike Boxall at Manchester Marathon

Rachel also had a “lovely” run, coming across the finish line at 04:47:10.