A RUNNER has set a new course record in a 35-mile ultramarathon.
Rob Harrison of Ripon Runners completed the Ripon Ultra in just four hours and 13 minutes, topping the leaderboard.
The ultra-marathon, organised by Ripon Runners, begins and ends in Studley Roger and takes runners through the challenging trails, woodlands, and moorlands of the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Victoria Pang, race director, said: "We had ideal race conditions, especially after last year’s storm.
"With lots of smiling faces and satisfied runners, a new course record was set by Ripon Runner Rob Harrison, who completed the race in just 4 hours and 13 minutes.
"Paula Downing of Louth A/C was the first lady back, and the Raw Fitness team took away the Relay first place spot – and they already have their eyes set on the relay course record for next year."
The route finishes with a scenic descent through Studley Royal deer park and is open to both solo runners and relay teams.
Food for the event was provided by Caroline Bentham’s Waste Not Wednesday charity team, and massages for runners were offered by Alan Brownlee of AGB Sports Massage Therapies.
A portion of the race proceeds was donated to Waste Not Wednesday and the RABI farmers charity.
Pang said: "We’d like to thank all of the entrants who put so much time into training for this challenge.
"Secondly, we couldn't host the Ripon Ultra without our incredible team of volunteers, so we appreciate everyone who gave up so much of their time on the day.
"We’ve had some lovely feedback about the friendly, community feel of the run – which is exactly what we set out to achieve."
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