Thousands turned out for a 10K run through an historic Norfolk town.

The Asda Foundation Grand East Anglia Run winds through the heart of King's Lynn and the Ouse waterfront.

Eastern Daily Press: Adrian Mussett (green vest) led from the start and would go on to win the raceAdrian Mussett (green vest) led from the start and would go on to win the race (Image: Chris Bishop)

Runners were on their marks on the Tuesday Market Place and off under grey skies dead on 9am.

First home in just under 33 minutes was Adrian Mussett, a 49-year-old sailmaker from Colchester who is no stranger to the podium.

Eastern Daily Press: Winner Adrian Mussett, from Colchester Harriers, crosses the finishing line at the Grand East Anglia Run in King's LynnWinner Adrian Mussett, from Colchester Harriers, crosses the finishing line at the Grand East Anglia Run in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

"I've won it a couple of times," he said at the finishing line. "I love running here. It's a good atmosphere, it's well-organised."

West Norfolk council leader Stuart Dark was applauding runners in.

Eastern Daily Press: Runners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's LynnRunners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

"After a difficult year and a half it's just great to have everyone back," he said. "It's brilliant seeing everyone back, everyone smiling, everyone enjoying it again."

Second in the main race was Neil Adams from North Norfolk Beach Runners, while Wayne Lathwell from Lincoln Wellington Athletic Club was third.

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from the Grand East Anglia Run in King's LynnScenes from the Grand East Anglia Run in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

Top females were Olivia Walwyn, Amy Beck and Lucy Mapp.

Eastern Daily Press: Runners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's LynnRunners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

Eastern Daily Press: Thousands took to the streets of King's Lynn for the Grand East Anglia RunThousands took to the streets of King's Lynn for the Grand East Anglia Run (Image: Chris Bishop)

Eastern Daily Press: Runners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's LynnRunners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

Eastern Daily Press: Runners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's LynnRunners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)

Eastern Daily Press: Runners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's LynnRunners leaving the Tuesday Market Place at the start of the 2021 Grand East Anglia Run in King's Lynn (Image: Chris Bishop)