Runners brave the cold to take part in annual Boxing Day Run in Louth

The annual Boxing Day Run is organised by Louth Athletic Club and again, was a big success.

As well as many running club members, lots of their family, friends, pet dogs and a few new faces took part in the run/walking event.

All participants took off together and then made their choice to do either the one, two or four laps of just under a mile per lap.

But as a welcome treat at the finish line, everyone received a chocolate favour at the end as they were welcomed home by the many spectators who went along to watch.

Organisers said it was a good day all round, with runners and walkers having come from far and wide – with one man coming from Manchester and one couple’s daughter and grandchild were visiting from Hawaii, but still decided to take part in the event.

Another ex-member from the nineties who took part on the day was Phil Wright, visiting all the way from Hong Kong.

Louth AC also raised a total of £294.50 through the entry fee and raffle to go towards the clubs funds.

The athletic club would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came along and supported the event and said they look forward to seeing some old and new faces supporting the 2018 Pudding Run.