The Portsmouth Coastal Waterfront Marathon and Festive Half Marathon took place on Sunday, December 22, with runners setting off from The Pyramid Centre in Southsea. Hundreds of runners took place with a number of different distance challenges taking place on the day, including the Southsea 5k and 10k Turkey Trot.
Participants young and old got into the festive spirit, with many donning Christmas outfits such as Santa suits, Elf costume, and even a Christmas tree. The event run by Believe & Achieve proved to be a success with a fantastic atmosphere on show throughout the day.
Here are 41 pictures of runners on the picturesque route:
13. Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon start, Pyramids, Southsea Picture: Chris Moorhouse (221224-01)
Runners wait for the start of the Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon. Photo: Chris Moorhouse
14. Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon and Festive Half
Runners young and old took on the Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon and Festive Half. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (221224-86) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
15. Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon and Festive Half
Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon got going at The Pyramids in Southsea on Sunday, December 22. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (221224-06) Photo: Chris Moorhouse
16. Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon and Festive Half
Runners of the Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon, Festive Half Marathon, Southsea 5k and 10k Turkey Trot finished at The Pyramids in Southsea Picture: Chris Moorhouse (221224-85) Photo: Chris Moorhouse