Runners set new course records at the annual Run Norwich 10km

More than 8,000 runners participated in the Run Norwich 10km event held this Sunday. Jonathan Escalante-Phillips secured the men’s title, finishing in 29 minutes and 59 seconds to become the first competitor to complete the course in under 30 minutes. Debutante Daisy Glover won the women’s race with a course record time of 33 minutes and 26 seconds. Norwich City Football Club head coach Philippe Clement started the race, which drew an estimated 20,000 spectators to the city center. Despite the challenge of hills on the route, both winners achieved record-breaking performances while raising funds for the Norwich City Community Sports Foundation and various local charities. Event organizers noted that all available spots for the race sold out within 28 minutes when registration opened in March.

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