More than 350 runners from across the Island turned out to take part in the Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile at Appley Park, Ryde.

The Appley Park Mile raised well in excess of £10,000 -although the grand total for the event will not be known for a week - which has contributed to the massive £31million pounds raised by Sport Relief.

The event got underway for the super-keen ‘three and six-milers’, with three further waves for the ‘one-milers’ taking part at half-hour intervals.

They turned out in force, from tots with their mums and dads, to super sprinters up against the clock. There was something for everyone on the big day which was filled with energy and excitement.

The event was organised by the ‘Appley Runners’ club in partnership with Ryde Harriers, all of which gave up their time as volunteers to co-ordinate the event.

Event co-ordinator, Dave Furmidge said “It was great to see so many people running today – everyone can do the Sport Relief Mile and that’s what’s so brilliant about it”

Sport Relief wished to thanks every person who has donated money or given their time to ‘Rise to the Challenge’ – they could not have done it without such support. All the money raised for Sport Relief will be spent to transform lives here in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries.