RUNNERS limbered up to take part in a popular road race in Newquay on Sunday.

More than 800 runners competed in the Newquay 10K organised by Newquay Road Runners, which saw the course record of 17 years being broken despite the wet weather.

The sold-out event, the second race in The Cornish Grand Prix (GP) sponsored by Cornwall Glass, was started near Whitegate Road in dramatic style by Newquay Town Crier Simon Anderson-Jones.

The route saw the competitors run past the Trenance Boating Lake to Trevemper and loop out towards Crantock before returning to the finish line near Newquay Sports Centre.

The “unprecedented” waterlogged route did not prevent the course record being broken by Peter Le Grice of Cornwall AC in a time of 30 minutes and 39 seconds, smashing the record by over a minute.

Freddie Fielding of Cornwall AC finished in second place in a time of 31 minutes and 15 seconds. Third was Tom Morton of Newquay & Par in a time of 32 minutes and 11 seconds.

First to finish for Newquay Road Runners was Dan Rodgers in 12th place in a time of 35 minutes and two seconds. He was second in his age group.

The first female over the finish line was Tamara Beach of Cornwall AC who came in ninth overall in a time of 34 minutes and 29 seconds. Second was Steph Hutton of Cornwall AC in a time of 35 minutes and 59 seconds. Third was Katie Walker of Cornwall AC in a time of 36 minutes and 18 seconds.

First female for Newquay Road Runners was Rose Harvie in 90th place overall with a time of 41 minutes and four seconds which led the ladies team to a third team prize with fellow members Stella Gardener, Alison Roose, Emma Fox, Rachel Murt and Mandy Watts.

Other age group prizes included Clive Ramsden in second, Des Evans in third and John Lillis in second for Newquay Road Runners.

A donation is made to Cornwall Hospice Care from each entry fee, which raised more than £450.

Sally Bowden from Newquay Road Runners said: “This mizzly and cold Sunday morning saw Newquay Road Runners host the popular Newquay 10K.

“Harriet Frost the race director has skilfully led a small team for many months in the planning of this showcase event for the running community with the complete support of the club.

“A massive thank you to all those who supported the race from the club, local community including Newquay Towan Blystra Lions plus sponsors Tallo, Fistral Beach Hotel, Penmellyn Vets, WAX, Brand 88, Sea Space and UK Paddle.

"Everyone seemed really pleased with the race, marshal support, their medals and running top despite the weather. A fabulous event which the club should be very proud of"

Pictures in the gallery by Will Harper-Penrose and Shane Holmes.