01604 366976Thousands brave the weather to do The Run
Thousands of competitors and spectators braved the Autumn rain today for the second Northamptonshire Run.
The event, which included a 10km race, 5km race and 1km and 2km races for children, took place on Northampton town centre roads which were manned by hundreds of willing volunteers.
Saints head coach Jim Mallinder started the race before joining with the 10km race which was won by Scott Hazell from Coventry in a time of 32.22minutes.
Northamptonshire Olympic gymnast Daniel Keating presented the prizes to the winners before hundreds of youngsters finished the day off with the fantastic children's 1km and 2km children's races.
Chris Holmes, Director of Northamptonshire Sport said "It was great to see so many competitors and volunteers out to take part in and support this event despite the weather. More than ever, The Run has brought new people into sport, both volunteering and participating and by linking with initiatives like Jog Northants. We've seen jogging groups formed over the past year throughout the county with the whole group running together today. A big well done to everyone who took part and thanks to all those who helped make this a great day in the Northamptonshire Sporting Calendar!"