An annual summer race in Ulverston saw hundreds transform the market town into the quintessential race track.
Organised by the Hoad Hill Harriers, the 10k road race saw over 32 clubs represented and nearly 300 people in total get involved on Wednesday, August 14.
The event saw competitors begin near Canal Foot above the Bay Horse before passing up Watery Lane, turning onto the Coast Road through the Manjushri Priory grounds and heading back the way it started.
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A spokesperson from the Hoad Hill Harriers commented: "The support from the community was brilliant too, with folk out on deckchairs and roadside workmen enthusiastically cheering on the runners.
"Over 60% of our club were either running their hearts out, marshalling the course or seeing them safely through the finish."
A mile-long fun run was the opening competition, attracting 67 participants to the track at Glaxo Sports Club.
Whilst Ben Rixom of Leven Valley and Florrie Haddow of the Furness Fell Runners finished first and second respectively, the more light-hearted also saw a number of three-year-olds get their first taste of competitive action.
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The main event began at 7pm, with Olly McKenna coming home first with a time of 32.07 and Alasdair Russell only 24 seconds behind.
The Levens Valley men’s team grouped well, finishing fifth, sixth and seventh, which secured them the team prize.
The first woman to cross the line was Kate Maltby in 35.16, a mere five seconds ahead of her pursuer, Lizzie Browne.
No matter their placing amongst the hundreds of runners, each competitor was awarded a slate coaster to add to their collection.
A special presentation was also done in honour of 'master of the stopwatch' Bob Pratt, who has now officiated at the event for over three decades.
There is not much time for those runners to get some rest, with the next event - the Monument 5k - coming on September 11.
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