A total of 360 runners put on their trainers this morning to take part in a half marathon set in the beautiful Broadland countryside.

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

The Broadland Half Marathon is the Norwich Road Runners' premier race and makes for an early highlight in the Norfolk race calendar.

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It attracts a large field of both fast club runners and new runners who speed through the 13.1 mile course.

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

And this year's race sold out in just five weeks.

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

Earlier today, race organisers posted on their website: 'Congratulations to all 360 runners who took part in this year's Broadland Half Marathon. The weather was good and runners recorded many personal bests.'

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

Race organiser Nick Gurney said: 'It was wonderful to see all 360 runners take part in the Broadland Half Marathon. The event is a highlight in the Norfolk Running Calendar, and is well supported by runners. The weather conditions were perfect, about 10 degrees and with no wind, powering many runners to personal bests over a half marathon distance. The support from members of the Norwich Road Runners, other clubs, and the local community, was fantastic.'

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Around £500 was also raised from the sale of cakes and refreshments. This will be donated to The Big C charity in memory of member Mark Ring, who passed away in November last year.

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

- Did you take part in today's race? Comment below to tell us how you did, or send you stories and photos to Donna-Louise.Bishop@archant.co.uk.

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

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Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

Eastern Daily Press: Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners.Broadland Half Marathon in 2017 saw many turn out. Photo by Paul Martin from Norwich Road Runners. (Image: Norwich Road Runners.)

Eastern Daily Press: Caroline Allen (left) and Ruth Gaunt (right) running the Broadland Half Marathon 2017. Photo from Caroline Allen.Caroline Allen (left) and Ruth Gaunt (right) running the Broadland Half Marathon 2017. Photo from Caroline Allen. (Image: Caroline Allen.)