THOUSANDS of runners took to the streets in a spectacular fundraising effort.

Some 6,000 people pounded the pavements of the region’s tourism capital in the city’s seventh Asda Foundation York 10K race.

And their efforts raised tens of thousands of pounds for local charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support, Martin House Children’s Hospice, St Leonard’s Hospice and the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

The race was won by Steve Robinson from Peterborough in 32 minutes, 57 seconds, his first win in four attempts at the event.

In second place was Jordan Skelly from Gainsborough in 33.05, while the first local male runner to finish was Kristoff Boynton of York Acorn Running Club in 33.44.

The first woman to cross the finishing line was Michelle Nolan from Gateshead Harriers, in 36.45, while local runner Emma Yates, from Knavesmire Harriers, finished third in 37.52.

The race finished and started by the city’s racecourse and took runners through the city centre past key landmarks such as Clifford’s Tower and York Minster, cheered on by crowds of friends, relatives and members of the public.

Hundreds of children joined in the fun by taking part in the free-to-enter Arena Group York Mini and Junior runs, which used the same start and finish as the 10K.