Runners took their marks for the annual Round the Clock Race on Friday night as part of the Alexandra Blossom Festival. Reporter Alexia Johnston captured some of the action on camera.
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Home straight . . . Lucy MacDougall (12), of Millers Flat School, approaches Shaky Bridge on her way to the finish line to claim third place in the primary individual female section.

Setting the pace . . . Good weather greeted competitors to the race, including Antz Longman, who placed third in the senior men's section.

Striding out . . . Anna Yeoman makes her way to the finish line to claim first place in the senior women's section.

Footwork . . . James Brent makes it look easy as he strides to the home straight to claim second place in the senior men's section.

Team effort . . . Youngsters from Terrace School were among the many people who competed in this year's Round the Clock Race.

Getting amongst it . . . Terrace School boys take time to smile for the camera before last week's Round the Clock Race.

Sitting it out . . . John Priebee and his horse PK show their support during last week's popular Round the Clock Race.

Prime spot . . . Madi Bastow (11, of Alexandra, makes herself comfortable on a rock to watch the Round the Clock Race on Friday night.
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