Accrington Road Runners have held their Annual Presentation Evening at the Cellar in Padiham.

Stephen Ball and Sarah Ridehalgh are the Road Race Champions having accumulated the most points in a nominated series of events throughout the year.

Husband and wife team Graham and Carole Morris are the veteran winners, Carole sharing her award with Jennifer Adams.

The most improved are Tom Battrick and Sarah Holden while the most improved novice is Joanne White.

Brent Hoggan is the club's Fell Running champion.

Club President David Graham presented the awards, and it was a good night for him as he was successful in the draw for one of the club places in the Flora London Marathon. Paul Jackson and Dave Rowlands will also being going.

Would-be competitors across the region will know by now whether their application for next year's Flora London Marathon has been successful, and if so they will be planning the trip.

Accrington Road Runners can help because, as usual, they will be organising a trip to the event.

The coach will leave East Lancashire on the morning of Saturday, April 21 via pick-up points at Clitheroe, Great Harwood (Nightingale's Garage), Accrington Town Hall, Blackburn Boulevard and the Tickled Trout at the M6 Junction.

On arrival in London, athletes will be taken to register for the race.

Accommodation for Saturday night is at the Rosebery Avenue Halls at Islington, 100 yards from the Sadlers Wells Theatre.

Included in the price of around £96 is breakfast on Sunday, coach travel to the start of the race, and return to East Lancashire on Sunday evening.

The club is extending an invitation to other local runners to join them.

To secure your spot call Harry Haseley on 01254-885611.