Anna’s Hope charity welcomed back the fun run with open arms as the race returned after three years.
The feel-good race sees families, friends, schools, clubs and businesses challenge themselves to 5 kilometre or 3 miles to raise money for charity.
Anna’s Hope is a local charity that supports children with brain tumours and co-ordinates support at home and school, help families to make happy memories and raise awareness.
Kai Chilvers, of Peterborough & Nene Valley AC, stormed to a convincing win in the Anna's Hope 5K while the two leading ladies were sisters.
Chilvers smashed his previous PB crossing the line in a time of 15:38.3.
The Peterborough and Nene Valley AC athlete broke the tape seven seconds clear of runner up Kings Lynn based Mitchell Bunn.
Erin Walker, 14, of Peterborough & Nene Valley AC, won in a rapid 18:43.6 while her older sister Olivia was runner up in 19:01.8.
It comes as the main race at the Great Eastern Run returned after four years away.
The half-marathon race that snakes its way around the streets of Peterborough, made its long-awaited after last being held in 2019 on Sunday (October 16).
The race was cancelled the year before the pandemic at the advice of security services after a bomb scare.
3. Anna’s Hope 5k Fun Run
Gillian Beasley and Mayoress Shabina Qayyum in the fun run. Photo: David Lowndes
