THOUSANDS of runners took to the street's of Eastleigh to take part in this year's 10k run.

Almost 3,000 runners took part in this year's Hendy Eastleigh 10k, which has attracted competitors from across the UK.

The entrants were competing for more than £3,000 worth of prizes, with the winning man and woman each receiving £250.

The men's race was won by Richard Allen, 23, of Aldershot, Farnham and District Running Club, who finished in 30min 17sec, who was taking part in the event for the first time.

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He said: "It was a fast, flat course, well marshalled and good conditions. I really enjoyed it."

The first placed female was Isabel Brinsden, from Epsom and Ewell Harriers, who completed the course in 35min and 41 seconds.

New for this year is the Hendy Achievement awards, where runners who took part in the 2018 race will receive a prize if they achieve a faster time this year.

All runners who finish the race will be given a commemorative medal and T-shirt.

More than 300 children are set to run in a fun run around Fleming Park which started at 11am.

Race organiser Steve Collins said: “It’s great the people of Eastleigh really get behind the Hendy Eastleigh 10k.

“It provides such a great day for the town.

“The event has been more popular than ever with hundreds on a waiting list wanting to take part in the event.

"It's now one of the biggest and best 10ks in the UK with many top class runners from throughout the country setting off alongside hundreds of fun runners, many of whom will be raising money for charity.”