In pictures: Portadown Festival of Running attracts hundreds of participants
Hundreds of runners took part in Portadown Running Club’s Festival of Running on Sunday, March 12.
The event offered something for participants of all abilities with races over 10 km, half marathon and full marathon distances.
Beginning and finishing in the People’s Park, the event took runners along the scenic Bann river towpath loop towards Gilford.
Photographer Tony Hendron went along to capture some of the atmosphere.
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Jog Moira Running Club members, Steven McIntyre, Stuart Dickinson and Oliver McKeown preparing for the Portadown half marathon on Sunday morning. PT11-217. Photo: Tony Hendron
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And they're off...The start of the Portadown half marathon race on Sunday morning. PT11-219. Photo: Tony Hendron
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Ready to run...Competitors at the start line of the Portadown Festival of Running half marathon. PT11-218. Photo: Tony Hendron
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Local runners, Jonathan Henderson, Stephen Cochrane and Gareth KIng pictured before competing in the marathon event during the Portadown Festival Of Running. PT11-206. Photo: Tony Hendron