Former PM Rishi Sunak arrived on crutches at the Northallerton 10K, after injuring his leg while "showing off" on a skiing holiday.
The Richmond and Northallerton MP is normally seen in his running shoes at the annual race, joining hundreds on a route through the town.
Last year he finished the 10k route in a time of 47 minutes and 20 seconds, but this time was on crutches, watching from the sidelines as those taking part faced 24-degree heat.
Mr Sunak revealed last month he had hurt his leg over Easter while “showing off” to his daughters on the slopes.
Posting on social media after the accident, he said: “Pushed my luck on the slopes this Easter, showing off to my daughters.
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"I’m already on the mend and determined to keep up with my meetings and constituency work.”
The Northallerton 10K raises money for Pendragon Community Trust, with organisers saying 100 per cent of entry fees are donated to the local charity, which supports people with physical, mental and emotional difficulties and their families.
This year's Northallerton 10k event was won by Lee Davies.
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