Monday, March 24, 2014

In Pictures: Sport Relief events around UK

In Pictures: Sport Relief events around UK

Events have been taking place across the country to raise money for Sport Relief, after more than £51m was raised on Friday's live show.

Noah, Joe and Felix from the Hingham Park Ranger's U7 in Norwich

Noah, Joe and Felix from the Hingham Park Ranger's U7 took part in the Sport Relief Mile in Norwich.

Warm-up ahead of Norwich Sport Relief mile

The run, which started outside Norwich City Hall in the heart of the city, had about 200 people in each heat. Even the warm-up ahead of the 0930 start was well attended.

Prime Minister David Cameron takes part in the Sport Relief Mile, a run for charity in Oxford

Famous faces have also taken part in charity events around the country. Prime Minister David Cameron ran the Sport Relief Mile at Cutteslowe Park in Oxford. He said it was the third time he had taken part in the "fantastic event" that brings people together "to get active, raise money and change lives".

Samantha Cameron at Sport Relief

His wife Samantha also ran the race, opting for a more light-hearted look.

TV presenters Jeff Brazier, Matt Barbet, Dermot Murnaghan, and Steve Backshall create a celebrity start to the 25 mile charity bike ride starting at the Velodrome in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.

As well as runs, there have also been Sport Relief swimming and cycling events. TV presenters Jeff Brazier, Matt Barbet, Dermot Murnaghan and Steve Backshall created a celebrity start to the 25 mile charity bike ride starting at the velodrome in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.

Cyclists in fancy dress in the 25 mile charity bike ride

Plenty of participants opted for fancy dress.

Moeen Ali and Ian Bell of England take part in the Sport Relief mile at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium on  in Chittagong, Bangladesh

Sportspeople around the world have shown their support. The England cricket team ran a mile in the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Bangladesh.

Supporters watching Sport Relief events

Meanwhile supporters have been out in force, donning outfits such as this "super grandad" t-shirt.

Norton family from Norwich

The Norton family from Norwich attended the Sport Relief Mile for the fourth year in a row - this time with three generations.


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