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PICTURES: Team Highland Hospice raise over £10k as they take on London’s half marathon


By Annabelle Gauntlett

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Two girls running past Big Ben while taking part in this year's annual half marathon in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Two girls running past Big Ben while taking part in this year's annual half marathon in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.

A group of runners from the Highlands tackled this year’s annual half marathon in London and raised over £10,000 for the Highland Hospice.

A group of 20 runners from the Highlands participated in this year’s iconic half marathon in London.

From charity workers, to fundraisers, dozens of people took part in the event to help raise funds and awareness for the hospice.

The team raised over £10,000 for the Highland Hospice through their participation and donations that are still coming through.

A spokesperson from the hospice said: “It was a fabulous event that had an atmosphere like no other, which slightly eased the pain of running for 13-miles.”

The charity are keen to attend the event next year and have urged those interested in taking part to contact them now.

Take a look through their photo gallery to see some highlights from the event.

A group of 20 people from the Highlands took part in London's iconic half marathon to raise funds and awareness for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A group of 20 people from the Highlands took part in London's iconic half marathon to raise funds and awareness for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Two women running for the Highland Hospice in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Two women running for the Highland Hospice in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A group of women running the London half marathon for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A group of women running the London half marathon for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Dozens of people from the Highlands took part in this year's half marathon. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Dozens of people from the Highlands took part in this year's half marathon. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A group of women participated in this year's half marathon in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A group of women participated in this year's half marathon in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Amy and Izzy ran 13 miles for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Amy and Izzy ran 13 miles for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A woman holding up her medal after completing a 13-mile run for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A woman holding up her medal after completing a 13-mile run for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Runners wearing yellow to raise awareness for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
Runners wearing yellow to raise awareness for the Highland Hospice. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A pair of runners elated after completing London's half marathon. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A pair of runners elated after completing London's half marathon. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A runner receiving support for taking part in this year's half marathon in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.
A runner receiving support for taking part in this year's half marathon in London. Picture: Highland Hospice.

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