A “record” number of runners donned their trainers at the weekend to raise thousands of pounds for good causes.

The Marlow Half Marathon and Marlow 7 races returned on Sunday, with 1,421 runners taking part in both events.

A total of 1,720 entries were received for both the half marathon and the Marlow 7.

Race director Mike Thompson said: “It was fantastic. It was the 30th anniversary of the half marathon and we had a record number of runners.

“We will be donating more than £20,000 to our good causes.”

For the first time, the Marlow Striders’ event featured a new children’s run – the Kids Kilometre – which saw 78 youngsters take part in the fun run.

Mr Thompson added: “We would have deemed it a success if 50 children took part.

“We had so many runners, they backed up on to the High Street beyond the bridge.

“The feedback we have had has been fantastic.”