Bassingbourn runners raise thousands for Brainstrust charity

The 10th Brainstrust 'Bass Belle 10 miler' took place  in Bassingbourn on Sunday, November 24.

Runners taking part in the Bass Belle 10 miler (Image: Brainstrust) Following a 6am course inspection by event organiser Ash Hawkins, 312 runners took part in the challenge and together raised around £20,000.

Several runners beat their personal bests, including Mark Pearce - who was the race winner with a new course record time of 52 minutes.

Under-18 winner Murray Heal (Image: Brainstrust) The winner in the female category was Emma Hodson with a total time of 63 minutes and 30 seconds.

Winners in the new category for under-18s were Murray Heal and Cerys Bithell.

All proceeds will go to the charity Brainstrust, which supports people diagnosed with brain cancer.