Thousands complete Bristol Half Marathon

Kenyan Morris Muene Gachaga won the race in just over an hour

Some 10,000 runners have taken part in Bristol's 27th annual half marathon, with the fastest athletes completing the race in just over an hour.

The route which takes in Portway and the Old City is considered a "fast road race" by runners and the organisers.

Kenyan Morris Muene Gachaga won the race with a time of 61 minutes and 31 seconds earlier.

The fastest female was Kenyan, Teresiah Omosa and Sarah Piercy was the fastest wheelchair athlete.

'Amazing number'

The event featured UK elite runners such as Phil Wicks and Jenny Spink and Kenyan.

"Some of the other elite athletes will be training for marathons so they won't necessarily be out there to beat a personal best time, they're just building up their strength and stamina for the marathon distance," said Ms Van Hoof.

"At the opposite end you've got the charity and fun runners, so there is an amazing number of people who have possibly never run before."

The race started at 09:30 BST with two waves, and was followed by another wave at 10:00 BST.

Earlier this week it was discovered some entrants had been given the wrong race number due to an administrative error.

But the race organisers have said this has now been resolved.

Around 20,000 spectators lined the streets to watch as the main routes in the north of the city were closed off.

Motorists have been warned the rolling road block will be kept in place until 17:00 BST on Sunday.

The race was first held in 1989 attracting just over 1,000 runners.

The fastest woman was Kenyan, Teresiah Omosa who came at just over 73 minutes

Sarah Piercy was the wheelchair winner in this year's half marathon race

Some 10,000 runners are taking part in the race which has been going for 27 years

Race organisers have said there will be around 20,000 spectators cheering on friends and family