Hundreds of runners took part in the Mo Run in Southampton on Sunday.

The Common hosted the annual event on Sunday, November 10, with participants running either a half marathon, 10k, or 5k race all in the aid of men’s health charity, Movember.

Contestants warmed up in the park to the rock and roll sounds of AC/DC blaring out of the speaker system before setting off for numerous loops around the park.

Half marathon runners set off at 9.30am, followed by 10k and 5k runners at 10am.

Thomas Williams travelled from Fareham to take part in the 10k run.

Speaking to the Echo, the 20-year-old said: “It’s great to be here, I think this is a really amazing event and is for a fantastic cause.

Thomas Williams (Image: Matt Davey) “This is the first time I’ve ever taken part in a Mo Run and I’m very excited, the event seems to have a good atmosphere.

“I have run 10k previously and was supposed to be taking part in the Great South Run before that was cancelled.

“I’m just looking forward to getting out there and getting started.”

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Many of the runners taking part dressed in fancy dress, with some participants completing the course dressed as Mario and Luigi, with others sporting fake – and some not so fake – moustaches.

The aim of the Mo Run is to get people of all ages active whilst raising awareness and raising money for men’s mental health charity, Movember – with Mo Runs taking place nationally each November.

The charity started up in 2003 and since then millions of men across the globe have sported moustaches each November, shining a light on the charity and the work it does.

Since 2003, Movember has funded more than 1,250 men’s health projects around the world.

Half marathon runners finishing their race at 11am – along with volunteers – observed two minutes of silence to join Remembrance Sunday services across the country.