Report and photos from Margaret Ellams

It was perfect weather for the first Cystic Fibrosis 'Fun Run' held at EHU last weekend.

Entrants ranged from babies in prams to super-fit veterans who all ensured that the event was a great success!

The warm-up was delivered by the “Yellow Perils” and they got everyone moving before the race was started by the Mayor of West Lancashire, Councillor Neil Furey who also presented the finishers with their well-earned medals.

He told QLocal: "It was great to see so many families taking part on a lovely morning”.

The 3K course took in the university’s Running Track and Trim Trail - providing everyone with a good view of the campus and keeping the runners off road.

The winning male was Paul Mason and the winning female, Dawn Corlett. The junior girl winner was Alicia Woods and the winning boy was Daniel Rathbone.

However, it wasn’t just about winning as families enjoyed music from the barrel organ brought by Aughton's Warinus Strode and had their photographs taken on the winner’s rostrum. The ice cream man was there and finisher goody bags included day passes for Energie Fitness gym in Ormskirk with Morrisons supplying the water.

Thanks go to all the volunteers and supporters who helped to make it a super occasion which raised over £900 for Cystic Fibrosis Trust (Ormskirk & District Branch) - people are already asking if there will be another one so definitely an annual event!

Any local businesses that would be willing to sponsor it in 2018 please get in touch here: Edgehillfunrun17@gmail.com