ONE of Northumberland's annual long-standing traditions took place on New Years' Day.
We took a look back at the event, which has been held in Ponteland for more than 700 years.
The Ponteland Wheelbarrow Race is believed to date back to the early 1300s, when the Lord of the Manor encouraged residents to scour the countryside to survive a particularly harsh winter.
The mile-long, circular course starts and ends at the Blackbird pub and sees money raised for local charities St Oswald’s Hospice and Tynedale Hospice at Home, which provide care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
Adult teams pay £10 to enter, while children’s teams pay £5, and spectators are encouraged to make a donation.
This year's race started with the Noon Parade, followed by the Junior Race, the Ladies' Race, and the Open Race, with presentations to the winners afterwards.
Organised by Ponteland 41 Club with the support of Ponteland Rugby Club and several volunteers, the race uses the sponsorship and entry fees to support the two charities.
Each competitor must push the wheelbarrow at least 200 metres during the course of the race.
People working in teams of two push each other in a wheelbarrow along the course with team members switching half way through the race.
Send us your pictures of this year's Wheelbarrow Race.
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