THE Wissey Half Marathon held at Stoke Ferry is an annual race organised by Ryston Runners and always attracts a large entry. Sunday saw 233 finishers in a race which was part of the Runners Centre Grand Prix and the Norfolk County Championships.

THE Wissey Half Marathon held at Stoke Ferry is an annual race organised by Ryston Runners and always attracts a large entry. Sunday saw 233 finishers in a race which was part of the Runners Centre Grand Prix and the Norfolk County Championships.

Only one member of Great Yarmouth and District Athletic Club was able to run - Chris Gay in preparation for his 20-mile leg of the Round Norfolk Relay was pleased with 1-41:26.

The next race on the calendar is the 14th Scores Races at Lowestoft on Sunday - 4.75m including 409 steps.

Many local runners will now be in full preparation for the RNR on the weekend of September 19/20 with others looking forward to running the Great North Run at Newcastle on September 20.