ON your marks, get set... go!
More than 550 runners took part in the annual Humberston Fun Run, organised by the Humberston and North Sea Lions.
The event raises money for the Lions, who use it to help organisations and individuals across North East Lincolnshire.
It was established more than 30 years ago, and has been organised by the Lions for the last six.
And runners of all ages and abilities took part in this year's three-mile course around the village, with the first runner completing it in just over 15 minutes.
Fun run organiser and secretary for the Humberston Lions, Martin Allingham, pictured inset, said: "This is the biggest event in Humberston.
"This year, like every year, has had a great turnout.
"All the money we raise goes to the Lions, where it will be given to worthy local charities and people in need.
"Last year we gave out about £25,000 to various groups and individuals.
"We help everybody we can within the community who needs support."
Martin said the fun run really shows how people are willing to help others.
"This is a real community event and everyone gets behind it," he explained.
"Many of the runners dress up and we even get the residents of the village standing on the street cheering the runners as they go by.
"The weather was really in our favour this year – not too hot or cold.
"The 195 Grimsby Squadron Air Training Cadets have volunteered their time to marshall the course, and without them and everyone who helped, the event would not be possible.
"Every year to say thank you, we give them a donation for their hard work in setting up all the markers and monitoring the race.
"We hope to raise in the region of £1,000 thanks to the generosity of the runners and their sponsors.
"We would particularly like to thank David Wise Motors, Elite Windows and Smart Kitchen Designs for their donations, which will make a big difference to the lives of many people."
Chris Taylor, 18, of Waltham was the first person to cross the finish line and said: "It's really good fun, and I really enjoyed it.
"I expected it to be a lot worse but the weather was good for running.
"I run cross country with the Air Cadets so I was prepared for this and I have run it before.
"It's great to know that we have helped raise money for a really good cause and to help people in the community."
Katie Hodgson, 12, was the first girl to cross the line, shortly after Chris.
"I really enjoyed it," she said.
"I run with Cleethorpes Athletic Club and have done the fun run three or four times before.
"I did it as warm-up for a big race later on in Grimsby; it was really fun."
ON THE WEB: More photographs of the run follow on the next three pages, and log onto www.thisisgrimsby.co.uk to view a picture gallery.
