The runners have raised £10,000 for CASY running in Newark Half-marathon.

Thousands of pounds have been raised by runners for a Newark charity.

Fourteen runners took part in Newark Half-marathon on Sunday to raise awareness and money for Counselling and Support for Young People (CASY).

Tim Parker and friends Roger Ruane, Chris Yeardsley and Steve Martin were running in memory of his 15-year-old son Joe Parker who passed away in November 2018.

The runners were Rachael Gibson, Matt Gibson, Donna Chandler, Russell Chandler, Steve Martin, Chris Yeardsley, Josh Chandler, Rowanne Davis, Karen Calladine, Roger Ruane, Tim Parker, Gill Goode, Jo Boddy and Tracey Thompson

The group have raised an estimated £10,000 when all the money has been collected in.

Gill Goode, spokesman for the group, said: "The event was really well organised and the support from the local running clubs and volunteers around the course exceeded expectations."

If anyone would like to donate in memory of Joe, they can do so via Just Giving at www.justgiving.com/fundraising/newarkhalf4joe

Pictured are: back row, left to right: Steve Martin, Chris Yeardsley, Josh Chandler, Rowanne Davis, and Karen Calladine.

Front row left to right: Roger Ruane, Tim Parker, Gill Goode, Jo Boddy, and Tracey Thompson.