16-02-2025
WATCH: Runners return to Knavesmire for first charity race
ONE of the first running events of the year got underway this morning in York.
Crowds gathered on a cold Knavesmire this morning to take part in the Winter Warmer 10K challenge - one of the first running events of the year to be held so far.
Organised by national running group, The Fix, Winter Warmers is an event held in multiple cities across the UK in aid of homelessness charity Shelter.
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Two events, one in York and another in Nottingham, were held today with others scheduled to take place later in the month.
Organiser Dave Krangel explained the motivation behind the event, saying: 'We just started the winter warmers as a motivation for people to get outdoors, train and focus on their health and wellbeing at the start of the year.
'We decided Shelter was a good charity as during the winter months they need the support for all those that may require it.'
Runners prepared for the event on Knavesmire (Image: Dylan Connell) Starting with a half marathon at 9am, Winter Warmers composed of three races – a 5k, a 10k, and a half marathon – with a little under 600 people taking part in total.
Runners for 5 and 10k races got their starting gun at around 10am with the fastest 5k runner, Kingsley Firth, completing the race in 23:05 minutes.
The 10k was won by Ben Wright in exactly 37 minutes and Jonny Brownridge completed the half marathon in just over 1 hour, 26 minutes.
A full list of winners can be found on the Fix's website alongside details of their other events.
