A whopping 6,000 people descended on Norwich city centre this morning (Sunday, August 6) to take part in Run Norwich.

Norwich Evening News: Rosie Briggs, nine of Brundall, encouraging the runners in Run Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYRosie Briggs, nine of Brundall, encouraging the runners in Run Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

The 10km road race kicked off at 9.30am from Gentleman's Walk, with Norwich City football legend Grant Holt sounding the starter horn.

Norwich Evening News: Everyone is ready at the start of Run Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYEveryone is ready at the start of Run Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

The route took competitors in a circuit around the city, passing landmarks such as the castle, cathedral and Carrow Road stadium, before finishing in front of City Hall.

Norwich Evening News: Grant Holt starts the Run Norwich race from the bus. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYGrant Holt starts the Run Norwich race from the bus. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

The first person to cross the finish line was Michael Kallenberg, an air traffic controller with the RAF, who completed the course in 31 minutes and 12 seconds, setting a new race record.

Norwich Evening News: The start of the Run Norwich race. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe start of the Run Norwich race. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Emma Risbey won the female race with a time of 37 minutes and 22 seconds.

Norwich Evening News: The start of the Run Norwich race. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe start of the Run Norwich race. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Family and friends turned out in the masses to support the runners. We've collected some photos from the day's events.

Norwich Evening News: The Run Norwich lead runners at the one km mark. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Run Norwich lead runners at the one km mark. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

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Norwich Evening News: The Run Norwich lead runners at the one km mark. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe Run Norwich lead runners at the one km mark. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Children cheer on the runners in Run Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYChildren cheer on the runners in Run Norwich. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Spectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYSpectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Spectators cheer on the runners in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYSpectators cheer on the runners in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Spectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYSpectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors coming up to the finish line in Run Norwich 2017. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors coming up to the finish line in Run Norwich 2017. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors coming up to the finish line in Run Norwich 2017. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors coming up to the finish line in Run Norwich 2017. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Lord Mayor David Fuller waves in the runners of Run Norwich 2017 as they cross the finish line. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYLord Mayor David Fuller waves in the runners of Run Norwich 2017 as they cross the finish line. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Adrian Mussett comes in third place in Run Norwich 2017. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYAdrian Mussett comes in third place in Run Norwich 2017. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: The winner of Run Norwich 2017, Michael Kallenberg running for the RAF. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYThe winner of Run Norwich 2017, Michael Kallenberg running for the RAF. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Spectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYSpectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Spectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYSpectators cheer on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Molly Rush, five, ready to cheer her dad on in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYMolly Rush, five, ready to cheer her dad on in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Minnie Andrews, seven, and her brother Herbie, six, wave on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYMinnie Andrews, seven, and her brother Herbie, six, wave on the competitors in Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors at the start of Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors at the start of Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)

Norwich Evening News: Competitors at the start of Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEYCompetitors at the start of Run Norwich 2017 in the city centre. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY (Image: Copyright: Archant 2017)