Two course records were broken at the 10th Warrington Way 40-mile Ultra.

The event on November 9 saw more than £800 raised for charity.

The race raised more than £400 for suicide prevention charity, CALM, while members of Warrington Tri Club raised more than £400 for Cancer Research by dressing up as Oompah Loompas and dancing along the route.

Pepper Street doesn't usually look like this! (Image: Supplied) Rory Harris, race winner, completed the 40-mile run in 4 hours and 49 minutes, breaking the previous record set in 2015 by Charlie Sharpe by two minutes.

Wigan-born Mr Harris is an experienced ultra runner, having been the overall winner in the 2023 nonstop 108-mile Montane Spine Winter Challenger South, from Edale to Hawes, which he completed in 26 hours and 25 minutes.

Mr Harris said: "I would have to say I thoroughly enjoyed the route.

"It has to be the flattest and smoothest race I’ve ever done.

Rory Harris is home in 4 hours, 49 minutes (Image: Supplied) "It was an absolute joy to be able to just zone out and practice running in its purest form, without having the usual hills or bogs to break stride.

"I also felt a real sense of community in the race.

"Everyone from start to finish was incredibly friendly and helpful, the volunteers were amazing and it wouldn’t be the race it is without them.

"Well done to you and the Lymm Runners for creating such a fantastic race, I can clearly see it means a lot to everyone involved."

Members of Warrington Tri Club raised more than £400 for Cancer Research by dressing up as Oompah Loompas (Image: Supplied) The second record was set in the relay, with a time of 4 hours and 14 minutes, 23 minutes quicker than the previous record set in 2016.

The race, organised by Lymm Runners, is now in its 10th year and has become a popular fixture in the National Ultra Running Calendar.

Regular runner David Lindsay said: "The Warrington Way has now become as traditional as Christmas in our house, which would have been a bit of a surprise if I had known that when I completed my first one."

Winner Rory Harris being presented with his prize by club founder, Chris Lees (Image: Supplied) In celebration of the 10th year, race co-directors Kieran Walshe and Chris Lees arranged for special bottles of Warrington Way Ale and matching coasters to be given to every finisher.

Runners who had competed solo in all 10 races were given a Warrington Way special towel.

Mr Walshe said: "The 10th running of the Warrington Way was a day to remember.

"Thanks to everyone who took part, as solos, pairs, or relay teams.

"Thanks to all the volunteers from Lymm Runners who made it happen - and many others who entertained, ran popup support stations, and cheered the runners on."

Georgina Walker with her special towel (Image: Supplied) Planning for the 11th event is already underway.

It is set to take place on November 8, 2025.

Anyone interested in taking part, or wanting more information, is encouraged to follow the Warrington Way Facebook page or Instagram, or visit the Lymm Runners website.