Younger runners got to take part in a fun run Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Almost 200 people took on the ROC Challenge at the home of the Ipswich Witches on Saturday - a double-header event involving both a cycling and a running time-trial.
Younger runners got to take part in a fun run Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Participants took on laps of a 3.5 mile course which wound its way through the local woodland areas as well as the legendary motor racing-track.
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
There was also a fun-run during the day, allowing youngsters to join the fun.
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Events director Greg Cooper, said it could not have gone any better.
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
"It was excellent, he said, "a really great event."
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
"We had almost 200 people take part and even more people waving and cheering them on.
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
"When setting up the event, we couldn't believe there had never been a running event at the stadium before."
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
The challenge, organised by Run or Cycle events, looks to return to the stadium next year. An event is also planned at Christchurch Park in Ipswich next year in May.
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
For more information visit www.runorcycleevents.com
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Run or Cycle held their last event at Foxhall Stadium in November Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Runners of all ages took part in a day long cross country cycling and running event in the countryside around Foxhall Stadium Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Younger runners got to take part in a fun run Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Xander Nixon and Ceasal Nessling with their medals Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
Younger runners got to take part in a fun run Picture: SARAH LUCY BROWN (Image: Archant)
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