A record number of Forest of Dean Canicross runners ran their half marathon on Sunday 30th March, setting off before the official runners and completing the same course.

The weather was perfect for the Forest of Dean Half Marathon, for both the dogs and humans and resulted in some excellent finishing times.

The first man home was Neil Smith and Fox (pictured centre) and first lady home was Cusha Lamen and Takoda/ Timber (pictured right) in joint time of 1.36.26. Just following them was Sarah Layzell and Bess (pictured left) in 1.37.06.

The largest contingent of Forest of Dean Athletics Club members to enter a race also joined 1700 others to run the half marathon on Sunday.

In contrast to last March's snow and ice, the weather was sunny and warm, with the trails dry underfoot.

First to finish was Peter Woodward, 28th in 1:23:40 with Chris Penny gaining the club's second 'Top 50' shirt; 39th in 1:25:20.

There followed five runners covered by a mere 48 seconds: Leyton Fleet 1:28:04; Daren Smith 1:28:16; Richard Peglar 1:28:38; James Dobbing 1:28:48 and Julian Boon 1:28:52.

First lady finisher was Sarah Marley 1:52:59, followed by Kim Chester 1:56:52 and Jackie Green 1:57:09.

Other results: Dan Sandford 1:33:56; Martin Drew 1:37:05; Scott Berry 1:37:15; Richard Powles 1:37:47; Alan Robertson 1:41:48; Jim Storrar 1:43:47; Chris Moore 1:43:58; Brian Francis 1:47:12; Graham James 1:49:52; Jason Ross-Collins 1:50:47; Stef Francis 1:58:43; Richard Dennant; 1:59:23; Kate Frost 1:58:51; Nicola Hall 1:59:35; Val Hamilton 1:59:20; Liz Usedon 1:59:01; Jacqui Wynds 2:02:32; Colin Laver 2:03:53; Emma Parsons 2:06:16; Claire Morgan 2:07:11; Anna Freeman 2:11:32; Rachel Nash 2:11:13; Jo Babij 2:13:44; Faith Neville 2:14:38; Vanessa Peglar 2:17:26; Ian James 2:18:06; Wendy Lawrence 2:19:55; Bev James 2:23:45 and Michelle Peacey 2:23:37.