Half marathon expected to raise £1m for charity

Thousands of people took to the streets of Bristol for a half marathon on Sunday morning.

Around 23,000 people competed in the AJ Bell Big Bristol Run.

Organiser Paul Foster, chief executive of The Great Run Company, said the event would raise around £1m for charity and was also of huge benefit to the city's economy.

"Every runner here has their own reason to run, whether it's for their health or fundraising for charity or just to be part of a community. It's important for each runner to be here today," Mr Foster said.