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On your marks!: 12 happy pictures from Stafford 10K with smiling faces all round as hundreds of runners pounded the streets

The Stafford 10K running event returned at the weekend with hundreds of runners lacing up their shoes to take part.

By Daniel Walton
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Freedom Leisure's Stafford 10K has returned, with runners from all over the UK joining event at Stafford's Victoria Park to take part in the anticipated event.

The running event, which took place on Sunday morning, saw dozens of roads around Stafford close as runners took to the streets to be the first across the finish line.

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This year was no different, with runners coming from all over the UK to take part in the 10k event, with many choosing to use the event to raise money for charitable causes.

Pictures from this year's event show runners from clubs in Wales, the north of England and other areas of the UK, with many donning shirts of their chosen charity. 

Some runners were seen taking on the challenge with family members or friends and colleagues, and some even dressed up as famous comic book characters.

See 12 pictures of the fantastic Stafford 10k event below:

This smiling group were from the Chase Harriers
This smiling group were from the Chase Harriers. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
These three looked up for the challenge
These three looked up for the challenge. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
These lovely friends took part in the race together
These lovely friends took part in the race together. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
Even the legendary Batman turned up for this year's event
Even the legendary Batman turned up for this year's event. Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
Sophie Harrison from the Swansea Harriers was the first woman across the line!
Sophie Harrison from the Swansea Harriers was the first woman across the line. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
This lovely team from StokeFit were all smiles
This lovely team from StokeFit were all smiles. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
The team at Trentham Walking Club were all laced up for the challenge
The team at Trentham Walking Club were all laced up for the challenge. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
This smiling group from the Silverdale Runnin Club were all set for the challenge ahead
This smiling group from the Silverdale Runnin Club were all set for the challenge ahead. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
Rugeley Running Club gave a thumbs up as they prepared for the run
Rugeley Running Club gave a thumbs up as they prepared for the run. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
These two avid runners were all smiles as they prepared to take to the track!
These two avid runners were all smiles as they prepared to take to the track. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
This lovely looking group were taking part for the Katharine House Hospice
This lovely looking group were taking part for the Katharine House Hospice. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
This team from A Child of Mine, in Stafford, could look more ready for their run
This team from A Child of Mine, in Stafford, could look more ready for their run. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k
Hundreds of runners took part in the Stafford 10K
Hundreds of runners took part in the Stafford 10K. Credit: Freedom Leisure, organisers of Stafford 10k

A spokesperson for Freedom Leisure said: "What a fantastic event - and what a winning line-up!  Congratulations to everyone who took part in the Stafford 10k today, and a big thank you to the thousands who came to support the runners. 

"Also, a big thank you to sponsors Davisons Solicitors, Freedom Leisure Stafford Leisure Centre, and Stafford Borough Council."