13 inspiring pictures as record-breaking number of runners turn out to raise charity funds in Shrewsbury half-marathon
A record-breaking number of runners took part in Shrewsbury's half marathon races at the weekend, who were watched by hundreds.
People lines the roads along the 13-mile route as 2,000 runners took to their marks – the most the event has ever attracted.
Organiser said more than 100 running clubs represented from across the UK took part on Sunday, and more than 120 volunteers were manning the water stations or acted as marshals to keep everyone safe.
There were also lots of local charities being represented with runners raising money for Shrewsbury Food Bank, Crane Quality Counselling, The Shrewsbury & Telford NHS Trust Charity, Severn Hospice and more.
The event on Sunday, featured two races – the traditional half-marathon and a shorter 13.1km (8 miles) metric half-marathon.
