Around 12,000 people overcame a warmer than expected Sunday to complete the Robin Hood Marathon, Half Marathon and Mini Marathon.
Temperatures reached nearly 19 degrees celsius and sunshine beat down on the runners for most of the 13.1 miles, and 26 miles and 385 yards of the full marathon.
But the race was again a festival of fun and a demonstration of sporting generosity – it is estimated millions of pounds in fundraising is generated every year, with those benefiting including Nottingham University Hospitals, MacMillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK.
This year’s half marathon race was won by Chris Thompson, who recorded a time of 1:04:58. The first woman over the line was Emily Waugh in a time of 01:18:01.
And they’re off! The 37th @Ikano_UK Robin Hood Half & Full Marathon is GO! #RunNotts #ukrunchat pic.twitter.com/pgWOgII1Ql
— Ikano Bank RobinHood (@RobinHoodHalf) September 24, 2017
Race director Judith Manson said: “The start line, the finish line, and it runs past so many iconic sights in the city, it’s got such a brilliant atmosphere.
“The feeling of community is hugely important – and for some people it’s the first time they have ever done a half marathon but there are seasoned runners as well.
“This is the best day of the year for me.”
This tiger’s been running 26 miles AND juggling all the way! 🐯#RunNotts @RobinHoodHalf pic.twitter.com/vLA8y2qj06
— NUH Charity (@NUHCharity) September 24, 2017
Starting and finishing at the Victoria Embankment, the race is now in its 37th year.
Runners heading past landmarks including the Robin Hood statue, Wollaton Park and Nottingham Castle.
Thank you very much from The King 👑 #RunNotts #ukrunchat pic.twitter.com/gkWXdpPNQ6
— Ikano Bank RobinHood (@RobinHoodHalf) September 24, 2017
Entries for next year’s race, to be held on September 30 2018, are open today, and the full race results are also available on the event website.
