THE organisers of the Newtown 10K have hailed the event as hundreds of runners took part in the event on a warm sunny day - the first ever in the town.

The 555 participants and their supporters gathered by Hafan Yr Afon in Back Lane on Sunday, May 21 and the race started at 9 am and the route took the runners round the town centre on a flat route before they headed back to Back Lane car park.

County Times: 555 runners took part in the race.555 runners took part in the race. (Image: Newsquest)

The event had been organised by Adrenaline Sporting Events who also organise the Welshpool and Oswestry 10Ks.

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The event was won by Rob Samuel and event director Alan Lewis was delighted with the Newtown 10K went.

County Times: This was the first 10K in Newtown.This was the first 10K in Newtown. (Image: Newsquest)

He said: "The turnout is incredible and the weather has just been a big factor.

"I've ridden the route three times today and there are spectators at every point.

"Motorists were respectful of what we were doing.

"This is such a showcase for the town and I think people will revisit."

County Times: The race started by Hafan Yr Afon and the route went through the town.The race started by Hafan Yr Afon and the route went through the town. (Image: Newsquest)

The Newtown 10K happened exactly a day after it hosted the Montgomery Canal Triathlon from the same starting point.

Alan mentioned that many of the runners come from outside the town and the local area.

The event director mentioned that the course is easier than other ones which have been held.

County Times: Some runners were taking part to raise money for charity.Some runners were taking part to raise money for charity. (Image: Newsquest)

Alan said: "This is a super quick course which is great for us because it compliments some of the harder courses we have in Welshpool and Oswestry.

County Times: Many people came to support the runners.Many people came to support the runners. (Image: Newsquest)

"I think the winning time of Rob Samuel which was under 31 minutes is a testament to how quick the course is."

County Times: Much of the course was flat.Much of the course was flat. (Image: Newsquest)

Rob came back from injury and Alan praised him for his success.

He said: "I raced Rob 15 years ago and he was flying then.

County Times: This was the first ever Newtown 10K.This was the first ever Newtown 10K. (Image: Newsquest)

"And I am leading a race on my bike and he was right on my tail.

"It is awesome."

Rob praised the course and was pleased to comeback after his injuries

He said: "It was a lovely course and a perfect day for it.

County Times: The race was won by Rob Samuel.The race was won by Rob Samuel. (Image: Newsquest)

"I had a few injuries and it was my first race back so it is nice to put a markdown.

County Times: Oswestry School headmaster Peter Middleton took part and came seventh.Oswestry School headmaster Peter Middleton took part and came seventh. (Image: Newsquest)

"I have had a really rough two years with my back.

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"To come back and do that is amazing.

County Times: There were plenty of re-freshements for runners after the race.There were plenty of re-freshements for runners after the race. (Image: Newsquest)

"The support on the course is really good.

"Everyone was excited to see the runners, so it is good for the town."