15 photos of marathon runners across the Portsmouth area

We all love to be outside these days and keeping fit.

Running has to be one of the most pleasurable pastimes and great for your mental health as well.

In this selection you will see Gosport, Havant, Hayling Island and Portsmouth marathon and half marathon events from the past.

Can you spot yourself in the sea of faces in these inspiring images.

9. Marathon and half marathon memories

The off-runners begin the ten mile Hayling Island marathon, 1994. The News PP4962 Photo: The News archive

24th November 2007. The start of the Gosport Half Marathon. Picture: Steve Reid (074755-19) Photo: The News archive

Kevin Jaques celebrating his win at the Portsmouth half marathon, 1987. The News PP4941 Photo: The News archive

Gosport Half Marathon. The start. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (171119-14) Photo: The News archive