Great Birmingham Run results: Shropshire runners hit the streets

Olympian Andy Vernon took victory in the half-marathon ahead of last year's winner Chris Thompson, on a weekend where almost 20,000 people took part in a range of events in the city centre.

The event comprised a half-marathon alongside junior and mini events so there was something for everybody regardless of age or ability.

Olympian Vernon, 30, broke 2015 winner Thompson at the eight-mile mark and held his nerve for the remaining five miles, clocking 63.32, with Thompson 22 seconds behind with a time of 63.54.

It marked an Aldershot Farnham and District AC one-two finish, with Belgian Koen Naert 30 seconds behind in 64.24.

It was Vernon's first half-marathon since the Great North Run in 2014, with the European 10,000m silver medallist looking in fine condition following his appearance at the Olympic Games in Rio.

Elizeba Cherono took victory in the women's race, the Dutchwoman easing home in 73.42 to finish more than a minute ahead of Romania's Madelina Florea who clocked 74.45 and Briton Lauren Deadman in 74.54.

Meanwhile, celebrities were out in force, with presenter and fitness author Nell McAndrew taking part. Emmerdale's Chris Chittell, who plays Eric Pollard, supported the event while Casualty's George Rainsford also took part.

Free Radio presenter Gemma Hill was joined by Olympic diver Leon Taylor, while Gary Poulton, a contestant on 2015's The Apprentice, returned to the city having completed the Great Birmingham 10K in May.

As ever, there was a strong contingent of charity runners.

The event signals a year to go until the inaugural Birmingham International Marathon, which will take place alongside the Great Birmingham Run on October 15, 2017.

Great Run Company communications director David Hart said: "We're delighted that the Great Birmingham Run was a success once again.

We can't wait to return to Birmingham in 2017."

Did you compete? Check out the results from the event below, tailored specifically for the Shropshire area.