Racers run riot at tribute

HUNDREDS of people pounded the streets of Grimsby yesterday for the 25th annual Lumbard Fun Run.

Yesterday's event attracted everyone from keen runners to power walkers with pets, and dressed up ladybirds and pirates.

The event is a tribute to Denis Lumbard, who founded and supported the event until he passed away in 1999, aged 63.

His widow June marked the 25th anniversary of the event by walking the four-mile course with her dalmatian Saffron, and North East Lincolnshire Council's head of tourism, Chris Jones.

UP AND RUNNING: Action from the 25th annual Lumbard Fun Run.

It was won by 16-year-old Sam Atkin, from Grimsby, in 19 minutes and 24 seconds.

More pictures, and reaction from organisers and participants in today's Grimsby Telegraph.