Ready to go

A record field of more than 3,000 runners wait for the start of the race. Picture: Jim Holden, ref: JH190206A-28

Plugged in

A runner listens to her iPod as she churns out the miles. Picture: Russ Kirby, ref: RK19206A-228

New route

The runners were directed through the city for the first time in the race's 16-year history. Picture: Susannah Binney, ref: SB19206A-2

Hat's the way to do it

Some novel headgear. Picture: Russ Kirby, ref: RK19206A-244

Braving the elements

Spectators turned out in force despite the terrible weather. Picture: Jim Holden, ref: JH19206A-17

Splash of colour

Runner in fancy dress. Picture: Jim Holden, ref: JH19206A-21

Safety in numbers

A group of runners bunch together to shelter from the wind and rain. Picture: Russ Kirby, ref: RK19206A-253

Can-tastic

Can-tastic: a runner dressed as a can of beer Picture: Russ Kirby, ref: RK19206A-253

Whistle-blower

Henry and Florence. Picture: Jim Holden, ref: JH19206A-32

In the pink

Showing off her bib number. Picture: Russ Kirby, ref: RK19206A-230

We made it

A group of runners from Corais bookmakers are glad it's all over. Picture: Jim Holden, ref: JH190206A-31

Every second counts

A sprint finish for some of the leading runners in the men's race. Picture: Jim Holden, ref: JH190206A-14