Signs, smiles and sunshine as thousands enjoy running festival

Q: What events were held at the Coventry Running Festival?

The Coventry Running Festival included a half marathon and a 10k race.

Q: Who organized the Coventry Running Festival?

The event was organized by the charity Run For All.

Q: How much money was raised for charity at the festival?

The event saw thousands of pounds raised for charity, although the exact amount is not specified.

Q: What was the weather like during the Coventry Running Festival?

The festival enjoyed another day of sunshine, contributing to a festive atmosphere.

A smiling Kerry McGinty holds a sign reading "Run like super Frank Lampard runs CCFC"

Kerry McGinty said she was supporting her sister and brother-in-law, Erin and Christie O'Toole, with a Coventry City-themed sign [BBC]

Thousands of runners and spectators enjoyed Coventry Running Festival, with another day of sunshine in the city topping off a momentous weekend.

The event, organised by charity Run For All, included a half marathon and a 10k race and saw thousands of pounds raised for charity.

It was "an incredible atmosphere from start to finish", said organisers.

"Runners, volunteers, and supporters all coming together to make a real difference," they added.

Daniel Masters said he had raised more than £500 in aid of Prostate Cancer UK.

"My dad suffered prostate cancer last year, but he's all clear now," he said.

"But I just wanted to raise as much as I can for an amazing cause, it affects a lot of men."

He added: "My dad means an awful lot to me and it was hard seeing him go through it, so anything I can do to help."

His father Mick said: "I'm so proud of him. It takes a lot of dedication to do it."

Daniel Masters with his family ran for Prostate Cancer. Dad Mick is recovering from prostate cancer and raised more than £500

Daniel Masters raised money for Prostate Cancer UK after his dad, Mick, was diagnosed last year [BBC]

Local athlete Martyn Brunt said he had been running the Coventry race for over 20 years.

"It's my home city, I like to support local races," he said. "I love this course, it's great, and the atmosphere is always fantastic.

"I like to wear an old Cov shirt every year... I'm still a bit hungover to be honest with you, so I'm not expecting much from today."

Half marathon runners set off at 09:00 BST from Cox Street in the city centre, before heading out into the Warwickshire countryside.

The 10k participants began at the same place at the slightly later time of 09:30, following a similar but shorter route to the north west of the city.

The route took them past the Wave Waterpark and Moseley Avenue Park, before finishing at Coventry Cathedral.

A group of friends, some of whom are wearing medals around their necks. Two are holding up signs - one reads "no one likes a quick finisher" another reads "where the hell is my husband what is taking him so long".

Many held up signs in support of friends and family running [BBC]

(L-R) Fredrica Arhinsah, Elihome Gebregiorgis, Swad Abdella and Colette Macdonald all wear purple tee-shirts with an image of their friend Afaf Ahmed.

(L-R) Fredrica Arhinsah, Elihome Gebregiorgis, Swad Abdella and Colette Macdonald said they were running in memory of their friend Afaf Ahmed [BBC]

Lee McGhie is wearing a light and dark blue top with Lee and the logo of mental health charity Mind on. He has a beard and is also wearing a blue tutu

Lee McGhie was raising money for the Mind mental health charity [BBC]