The 15th annual Basingstoke Half Marathon and 10k took place on Sunday, October 6, surpassing expectations with participation in record numbers.

More than 1,250 runners, including enthusiastic children in the newly added races, crossed the finish line at the War Memorial Park Race Village.

In the Half Marathon, Tom Harding secured an impressive victory with a time of 1:13:07, followed closely by Daniel Quinlan and Ben Nutley. Among the women, Jilly Raw triumphed, crossing the finish line in 1:28:33, with Jitka Hall and Victoria Buck taking second and third places, respectively.

The 10K race also featured standout performances. Michael Stone led the men’s race with a time of 34:07, followed by Stephen Reid and Tony Parker. In the women’s category, Gemma Strudwick claimed the top spot in 40:47, with Lucy Wright and Jo Whitehead rounding out the podium.

This year's event was made possible by the support of headline sponsor Phillips Law, who also brought a strong turnout, with more than 50 runners taking part and raising funds for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA), the company's 2024 charity of the year.

The Race Village bustled with activity throughout the day, offering entertainment for all ages, including the free-to-enter children's races for 5-10 and 11-15-year-olds.

Families and supporters gathered to encourage runners, enjoy food and drink from local vendors, and soak up the festive atmosphere.

Organised by Destination Basingstoke, the event has become a beloved fixture in the area’s sporting calendar.

To view a selection of the best moments from the day—captured by Sean Dillow—check out the image gallery under the headline.