Shrewsbury Half Marathon in pictures: 30 memorable moments ahead of race day - do you recognise anyone?

As runners lace up for this year's Shrewsbury Half Marathon we take a look back at through the years at some of the memorable scenes of this hugely popular running event.

The race brings thousands of runners and their supporters into the town for a route that starts and ends at the West Mids Showground and numbers were this week posted out to those taking part.

The event is loved by runners for its great atmosphere - although the town's famous hills provide a challenge.

This year's Shrewsbury Half Marathon and Metric Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, September 28.

The run starts and finishes at The West Mid Showground and the scenic routes showcase highlights including the Welsh and English Bridges, Kingsland, Porthill, Coleham, The Quarry, Frankwell, and the picturesque town centre with its medieval buildings and unique street names.

Today we offer up a reminder of past events ahead of the big race. 

Can you spot yourself, or someone you know?  Let us know in the comments below. We'd also love to hear your memories of the half marathon - or you may want to wish someone good luck ahead of the race.

Good luck to those taking part!

In 2014 there were so many runners that some were already leaving the showground before others had crossed the start line. placeholder image
In 2014 there were so many runners that some were already leaving the showground before others had crossed the start line.
The most brightly dressed competitors of the day in 2014placeholder image
The most brightly dressed competitors of the day in 2014
Pride Hill, 2015placeholder image
Pride Hill, 2015
And they're off! Runners at the start of the race at West Midlands Showground, 2016 placeholder image
And they're off! Runners at the start of the race at West Midlands Showground, 2016
The half marathon begins at the West Mid Showgroundplaceholder image
The half marathon begins at the West Mid Showground
2016placeholder image
2016
The Shropshire Shufflers in 2016. Mark Perez (front) in costumeplaceholder image
The Shropshire Shufflers in 2016. Mark Perez (front) in costume
Bailey the dog with Louise Morgan and Tracie Trueman in 2017placeholder image
Bailey the dog with Louise Morgan and Tracie Trueman in 2017
Say cheese - runners wave for the camera in 2017placeholder image
Say cheese - runners wave for the camera in 2017
L-R: Rachel Morris, Jon Green, Florence Meredith and Alfie Meredith, running to support Severn Hospice in 2017placeholder image
L-R: Rachel Morris, Jon Green, Florence Meredith and Alfie Meredith, running to support Severn Hospice in 2017

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