Thousands take part in Sheffield 10k run

Crowds lined the streets of Sheffield to cheer on the runners

Thousands of people took part in the annual Sheffield 10k earlier.

The Jane Tomlinson's Run For All event started at the city's Arundel Gate at 09:00 BST.

Runners made their way along Charter Row and Ecclesall Road before looping round Endcliffe Park and back into the city centre.

The first runner over the line, Alfie Manthorpe - with a time of 29 minutes and 50 seconds - said: "The last minute seems to go on forever - it's a tough last 800 meters, but good fun. I've never raced in Sheffield on the roads and I come from here so it felt perfect to do."

Alfie Manthorpe, 26, from Mosborough, was first over the finish line

The first woman to cross the finish line was Laura Smith, from Dore.

She said: "I feel amazing - the mount of support from other runners gives you a big boost.

"I did it for me. I ran as a child so it's good to still be doing it as an adult.

"It's really nice to run around Sheffield city."

The mother-of-two added: "You get such a buzz from it.

"It's lovely to see everyone out trying their hardest no matter where they finish and raising so much money for charity."

Laura Smith, 34, says it is great the event raises money for charity

Race organisers said the race was "a celebration of community and resilience - everything Sheffield stands for".

In a slight change, this year's route included an additional section around the halfway point, taking in Graham Road, Fulwood Road and Hangingwater Road before returning to the usual course.

Organisers said the change had been made to "improve the experience around the Start/Finish" due to the "growing popularity" of the event.

Euan Brown, originally of London but now living in Sheffield, came second and said, though tired, he was pleased.

The 35-year-old added: "I've been running for about 14 years and live locally so it was easy to get to - a win-win.

"The support is amazing - it rivals London and gets you fired up with the adrenaline."

Mr Brown had raced George O' Connor, 20, to the finish line.

Euan Brown, 35, from London, praised those who turned out to support the runners

Mr O'Connor, 20, called it a "really tough course" but said he was "very proud" of himself.

The race is in partnership with the Jane Tomlinson Appeal, which was set up in memory of Jane Tomlinson CBE, who raised £1.8m for charity before her death from cancer in 2007.

Run For All is part of the amateur athlete and fundraiser's legacy, with the Sheffield race one of nine 10K Run For All events in England.

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