The Middlesbrough 10k is back - with a brand new route and a hope that a tonne of cash can be raised for good causes.
This year, it started and finished in the town centre, with the course taking participants via many local landmarks including Albert Park, the Dorman Museum, Teesside University, the Riverside Stadium, and the Transporter Bridge.
We were there to capture all the fun and excitement as Teessiders pulled on their Lycra, and their trainers to take part in this fabulous event.
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The event was organised by Run For All, in partnership with Middlesbrough Council and Everyone Active.
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The finish
The races have been run and people are starting to head home - with weary legs and with smiles on their faces.
Our photographer is heading home to knock up a gallery of pictures that we'll publish on our website and post on Facebook later today. Well done all!
Father and son
Daniel Carrick, 39, manufacturer, from Stockton, and his dad, retired Peter Carrick, 72, from Bishop Auckland.
More smiling faces
Left to right we have Lisa Evans, Stephen Brown, Karen Pearson, Mark Prichard, Jeremy Pearson, and Donna Bate - they all ran for brain tumour research.
Blood bike runners
Kate Byrnes, Ashleigh Thompson, Lindsey Dowey, Ian Sykes, Abbie Cawley, and Carl Baxter - running in aid of Blood Run EVS which is the blood bikes charity that transports blood to people who need it.
Don't they look fabulous in their red and black get ups!
Aycliffe Running Club
Here we have Eve Doe, 60, David Stothard, 52, and Ian Stothard, 51, from Aycliffe Running Club. Amazing stuff you guys.
Well done to Louise Duffy and Vicky Barnett
Louise Duffy (left), 38, from Middlesbrough, is a purchasing manager, and Vicky Barnett, 49, also from Middlesbrough, who works as a hair and beauty wholesale manager. they both took part and were delighted at the finish. What an accomplishment ladies!
Medals and t-shirts
Runners are collecting their medals and t-shirts as they make their way through the finish.
Massive well done to everyone!
Hugs at the finish line
It's so lovely to see people embracing their loved ones at the finish line.
Well done runners!
There are now dozens of participants using their last remnants of energy to get across that finish line. Some are walking with hands on hips - and there's a lot of panting going on!
Hundreds in Centre Square
The atmosphere is buzzing in Centre Square with hundreds of people milling about, watching and supporting and competing!
Watch our Facebook Live video from the event here.
Jeanette Hughes is supporting hubby, Andy
Full time carer Jeanette Hughes is on the sidelines supporting her husband, Andy Hughes, 61, who is running for Mind.
Jeanette, from Eaglescliffe, said: "It's really good to see things up and running again after lockdown and the community is showing great support.”
First woman
First Woman. Caroline Lambert of Middlesbrough AC, is all smiles and full of elation as she crosses the finish line.
Supporters wrapped up for the event
Orchard Eagles Running Club, from Eaglescliffe, has about about 20 runners participating. Teaching assistant Julie Kerr (right), 52, from Ingleby, has a daughter who is running. She's accompanied by Christine Roberts, 58, a shop assistant, from Thornaby.
The race from down the years
If you didn't get chance to go along today but took part in years gone by, check out our gallery of previous runners. Happy memories.
The. Bin. Man.
What a guy! Running this 10k with a wheelie bin, yes a wheelie bin strapped to his back!
Weather
It's fine, bright, but chilly - with many of the runners choosing to wear hats and gloves.
Met Office experts reckon the temperature is about 9C but feels more like 7C due to the 27mph wind gusts.
Stay warm runners!
Finishing line t-shirts!
A snap of the t-shirts lined up at the finishing line - with the different sizes places on tables for the super sprinters to collect.
All smiles
Graham Currie and Marti Smith, from Middlesbrough, were all smiles as they waited for the event to start.
