More than 300 runners pound the streets for Oswestry 10k race
More than 300 runners from teenagers to those in their 70s took to the streets of Oswestry for a fun run.
The Marches 10k, organised by the Oswestry Olympians, took place on a bright but chilly Sunday morning.
The route ran through the town centre, along Shrewsbury Road, Maesbury Road and Victoria Road.
Spokesman, Ray Pickett, said the 2020 event was one of the last in the the race calendar before the Covid lockdown.
He said that event attracted not only local entries but runners from as far afield as the north east of Scotland and Cornwall.
He said he was very grateful to marshals who gave up their time to be on the course and the spectators who turned out to line the route.
There was plenty of optimism ahead of the race. A race spokesman said: "After a difficult period for all events it is great to be able to look ahead to this true town event.
"Starting and finishing at the Marches School, the course is mainly flat but we have incorporated some gentle inclines just to keep you a little challenged! It is confined to roads within the boundaries of our historic market town.
"The town centre, with its half-timbered buildings, bustling pubs and the St Oswald’s Church will form part of the course, where we hope the residents of the town and visitors alike, will congregate to shout, cheer and encourage all runners.
"There will be one water station on the course with additional water available to runners at the finish. Should the weather be particularly hot on the day additional water stations may be added."
All finishes were rewarded with a bespoke medal and t-shirt on completion of the race.
