The sign on the bandstand says "beware runners" but if you looked very closely you found the results pixie sat with her laptop, processing the late entries . .

The late entry desk was busy right until the last moment at about 7.15, and ensured that the results pixie was kept busy . .

And the area around Race HQ was busy too, with everyone milling around before the 5k . .

The marshals were given a quick but thorough briefing . .

Things were made ready for the finish of the race . .

And shortly before 7.30, the runners were invited to make their way to the start . . and so they did . .