Multiple members of the Pickering Running Club recently took on a 10.5-mile moorland race, facing more than 2,000 ft of climbs.
Participants in the Blakey Blitz, the latest in the winter series, enjoyed ideal running conditions with clear skies.
The race, held at the Lion Inn in Blakey Ridge, had runners descending into Rosedale, climbing the other side, racing across the tops, before plunging into Fryup Dale, and then returning via more climbs, totalling 2,264 ft.
First back for Pickering was Robbie Preston, who secured an impressive sixth overall, completing the course in 1 hour 26 minutes.
Dave Smith followed as the third M55 at 1 hour 42 minutes, with Simon Jones barely 18 seconds behind.
Next was Kim Cavill, securing third F40 and seventh female overall, with a time of 1 hour 52 minutes.
New to the fell race scene, John Cheetham expressed his joy in his debut, finishing strong despite sinking into a bog.
He crossed the line at 1 hour 55 minutes, immediately pursued by Emily Loftus at 2 hours 1 minute.
Lucy Saggers delivered an outstanding performance, clocking her personal best for the course by eight minutes, coming in at 2 hours 2 minutes.
This achievement also netted her the second F55 prize.
Next up was Mike Wilson, completing the course in 2 hours 10 minutes ahead of Nick Cousins and Charles Corbett, who finished in 2 hours 14 minutes and 2 hours 20 minutes, respectively.
Serena Partridge wrapped up Pickering's runners, reaching the finish line in 2 hours 23 minutes.
The Pickering Ladies now stand a chance of clinching the top spot in the overall winter fell race series, with two races left to go.
Elsewhere, Dalby Parkrun celebrated a significant milestone, marking their 10th anniversary with 243 runners gathering at the start-line on Saturday.
The run directors, many of whom have been with the event from its inception, made announcements to commemorate the day.
Started a decade ago, the course has since been completed by nearly 17,000 people, with close to 900 volunteers lending their support along the way.
The celebratory mood was enhanced by many runners donning fancy dress, and volunteers providing cake at the end, courtesy of the Courtyard Café, where runners typically unwind post-run.
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