Runners from the Exeter region were out in force in Plymouth on Sunday as the city held it's annual half marathon contest.
More than 3,000 people took part in the race, which is now in its 20th year.
The race was won by Ethiopia's Tadele Geremew, who raced home to victory with a time of 1 hour 9mins and 5 secs. Second was Jim Cole, from Tavistock, in 1.10.26 followed by Kairn Stone, from Plymouth in 1.11.7.
There was also notable performances from Haldon Trail Runners' Martin Mceneny who finished in 1hour 25mins 36secs and South West Road Runners' Michael Pearce who came 87th overall in 1.29.41. Honiton Running Club duo Roger Saunders and Mark Dallyn, finished 452nd 453rd overall having run the course in 1.41.16 and 1.41.18.
Best women's performances were Selam Abera, from Ethiopia in 1.15.23 seconds, a full seven minutes ahead of the second fastest woman Vicky Pincombe, from Chulmleigh, in 1.22.36 and Ami Yetton, from Plymouth, 1.23.
A 30-second silence was held for all those affected by the tragic events at the Boston Marathon, allowing the local running community to pay their respects, before the race was started at 9am. Plymouth's Olympic heroes Heather Fell, Antony James, Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow sounded the klaxon.
Ronnie Haynes, a civil servant from Plymouth, hopes to have broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest half marathon dressed as a vegetable, with a time of 85 minutes, 59 seconds, beating the current official record of 97 minutes 21 seconds. Ronnie was raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Organisers GO2 were delighted with the turn out and the inspirational crowd support shown by Plymouth residents.
Race organiser Amy Budd, said: "Congratulations to each and every runner who crossed the line. People were running for lots of reasons, to get fit, to raise money for charity, in memory of a loved one or a training run for a marathon. The race had a lovely atmosphere - as always, Plymouth did itself proud."
Pre-registration is now open for next year's race at www.plymouthhalfmarathon.com. Runners can sign up to be first to hear about an early bird offer and be contacted when entries open.
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