3 October 2011Last updated at 17:25

In pictures: Runners complete Coventry Half Marathon

The Coventry Half Marathon took place on Sunday, 2 October with 1,348 runners completing the 13.1-mile course that started and finished in the city centre.

Runners start the Coventry Half Marathon

With runners warned about the unseasonably warm conditions, the race got underway at about 09:40 BST in Hales Street next to the Coventry Transport Museum.

The race was won by 55-year-old Garry Payne from Nuneaton. The athlete from George Elliott Striders, who came home in a time of 1:17'25", said he "never dreamt" he could win the event.

Mr Payne added: "The weather was never going to be a problem for me - it was the age gap." The first woman home was Nicki Nealon from Huncote Harriers AC. Ms Nealon finished 11th overall in a time of 1:22'50".

Athletes in fancy dress being interviewed

Many of those taking part were running for charity, with several dressing up in a variety of costumes. BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's Shane O'Connor kept spectators entertained during the race.

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In pictures: Runners complete Coventry Half Marathon

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