Therfield Heath became a "sea of blue" as runners and walkers turned out in their hundreds at the weekend to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust.

The annual Royston in Blue event saw 470 walkers and runners joined by volunteers from Royston Runners, King James Academy sports leaders, Royston Rotary and family and friends of the organising committee.

Runners taking part in Royston in Blue for Teenage Cancer TrustRunners taking part in Royston in Blue for Teenage Cancer Trust (Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)

Teenage Cancer Trust gave a special thank you to Albie, Annabel, Arthur, Edward, Daniel and Ozzy from Year 2 at Icknield Walk First School, who raised an incredible £1,000 between them - far exceeding their initial target of £100.

Mum Sally Marchant said: "The kids from Year 2 at Icknield had a great time.

"It’s such a lovely inclusive event, quite suitable for those who had never run before, as well as those far more experienced."

To donate go to https://www.justgiving.com/page/iwfs-y2-2024.

Runners racing across the heathRunners racing across the heath (Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)

The charity also thanked Julian Berry - who served as MC on the day - the Conservators of Therfield Heath, Royston Radio, Toby and his staff at the Heath Café, Hotel Chocolat for donating a raffle prize, and Charlie's Sweet Treats Stall and Gerry's Ice Creams for providing refreshments.

The Listing magazine provided free advertising for the event, while Blackdog Digital printed all the posters, race numbers and banners.

A runner at Royston in BlueA runner at Royston in Blue (Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)

Royston in Blue was sponsored by Abbot Travel, Hanson Diamond Drilling, Johnson Matthey, NB Accountancy, Redrow, Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering, Tees Law, Trademark Kitchen & Bathrooms, TTP and Wellington Wise.

There were 470 runners taking partThere were 470 runners taking part (Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)

Runners heading across the heath at Royston in BlueRunners heading across the heath at Royston in Blue (Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)

The start line at Royston in BlueThe start line at Royston in Blue (Image: Teenage Cancer Trust)

Children from Icknield Walk took part in Royston in BlueChildren from Icknield Walk took part in Royston in Blue (Image: Sally Marchant)

Children taking part in Royston in BlueChildren taking part in Royston in Blue (Image: Sally Marchant)

Children and their families took part in Royston in BlueChildren and their families took part in Royston in Blue (Image: Sally Marchant)