Hundreds turn out to take part in the 40th annual Shinfield 10K
Yuan Yang and runner (Image: Office of Yuan Yang)
Hundreds of runners took to the streets of Shinfield for the 40th annual 10K.
The road race took place in the Berkshire village on Monday, May 5 where over 800 participants crossed the start line.
Sponsored by Honeysuckle Day Nursery and Parkers estate agents, the event has raised over £130,000 since its inception in 1985 and continues to support a number of local charities.
The MP for Woodley and Earley met runners at the finishing line of the 10K and children's race to hand out the hard-earned medals.
James Lyne was first to cross the finish line with an impressive time of 32 minutes and 55 seconds. He was followed by Nicholas Twomey in second place and Jack Boswell in third.
The first woman to finish was Lesley Locks in 37 minutes and 37 seconds, ahead of Caroline Hoskins and Jodie Penny.
Friends, family, supporters and local residents lined the streets to cheer on all the runners on the day.
MP Yuan Yang said: 'I really enjoyed handing out the hard-earned medals and meeting people throughout the event. Some were repping the Reading FC stripes and stopped afterwards to chat to my team and me about the sale completion.
'I also met Emma from Reading Roadrunners, who was one of many behind setting up the day.
'Thank you to all the volunteers and the over 800 runners for making the day so special!'
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