Big and little legends from all walks of life pounded the pavement on Sunday to help raise more than $200,000 for Telethon.

Among the 15,200 people to participate in the Perth Running Festival was Little Telethon Star Xavier Summers, who completed the 10km course in his wheelchair with the help of his uncle, Shannan Brown.

The eight-year-old said he was “really happy” crossing the finish line at Optus Stadium after receiving plenty of encouragement along the way.

“People were stopping and giving me high-fives . . . I really liked that,” he said.

Mr Brown, 43, said running through the Graham Farmer Freeway tunnel was a standout moment for the pair.

“It isn’t something that everyone gets to do and it’s very different and very exciting for him,” he said.

It was the first time Mr Brown h

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