THE iconic Tynedale Jelly Race spread its appeal by encouraging runners to put in the extra miles.
A 15-mile race was added to the traditional 10-mile event to help prepare people gearing up for an autumn marathon, and it proved a big hit with runners from across the region.
Close to 50 entries signed up for the debut event, North East club members pounding the roads around Hexham Racecourse for the Tynedale Harriers organised event.
Full report in this week's Hexham Courant.
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