CHARITY racers sped around a sunny Avon Heath Country Park to raise £500 for a good cause on Sunday.

Crowds gathered to watch the Ferndown Rotary Fun Run in aid of Youth Cancer Trust.

Runners were split across 10km or 5km distances, with children taking on a 2.5km course.

Winner John Towner made it round the 10k in 39 minutes 42 seconds, with Becky Griffith finishing first for the women.

In the 5k, Daniel Mulryan took first place with 17 minutes 52 seconds, and Sharon Hutchins was the fastest female runner in 21 minutes 20 seconds.

The fastest children were Declan Ward and Bess Bicknell.

All 60 competitors received a medal.