Oswestry 10km winners crowned after hundreds join busy race

Now in its seventh year, the popular event saw more than 900 people of all ages set off on the run that starts and finishes at the Memorial Gates on Church Street, before stretching off towards Morda.

The Oswestry 10km begins with those taking part running down Church Street towards Morda (Image: Graham Mitchell)

Runners turn the final corner into Church Street (Image: Graham Mitchell)

Runners celebrate their efforts at the Oswestry 10km (Image: Graham Mitchell)

First across the finish line this year was Tessaye Medaye Amare, with an incredible time of 32 minutes and seven seconds.

He was followed by Eric Apperley (34:13), with Jack Copson (34:31) in third.

The first woman across the line was Lara Adelaide Edwards in 40 minutes and 59 seconds, followed by Emma-Jayne Charman (41:28), and Kate Pugh (42:09).

The event is organised by Adrenaline Sporting Events, which is led by Alan Lewis, and hosts events throughout the year, including the Chirk 10km, the Shropshire Santa Run, and the Lake Vyrnwy Half Marathon.

Alan said: "It was a brilliant day, the best of our seven years with the town and community really supporting the runners all around the course.

"Plans are starting for 2027 and we can't wait for the Shropshire Santa Run on Sunday, December 6."

Runners taking on the race filed out of Church Street and made their way along Morda Road and into Morda, before turning up towards Coed-Y-Go.

When they reached Trefonen Road, they turned back down into Oswestry, before facing the steep bank into town, and coming past Oswestry School and back to the Memorial Gates.

Everyone who crossed the line received a goodie bag and a medal, featuring an image of King Oswald.

The date for next year's Oswestry 10km will be announced soon.