Exmouth Harriers presented a cheque to the Deaf Academy to help with a fundraising effort.

The cheque for £457.40 was handed over on Friday and was collected by the running club during a recent 5km seafront training run where they were joined by a number of the academy's pupils and staff.

The money will go towards the Deaf Academy's efforts to install a puffin road crossing outside the academy gates on Douglas Avenue.

The installation of the new crossing aims to enhance the safety of both pupils and staff navigating the busy road.

The academy is still actively fundraising for the crossing and has set up a JustGiving page for anyone who would like to donate and assist in reaching their target.

Alice during the scenic LoopAlice during the scenic Loop (Image: Des White)

The page can be found at justgiving.com/campaign/puffincrossing.

A busy weekend saw the Harriers not only supporting the Deaf Academy but also taking part in various races locally and in London.

In Haldon Forest, City Runs organised two multi-terrain races on Saturday.

Andy Johnson, a Harrier, finished 13th in the 5-mile classic course with a time of 37 minutes and 7 seconds, securing the first position in the M60 category.

In the 9-mile legend race, Michael Robinson finished 3rd with a time of 55 minutes and 25 seconds and was the 2nd in the M35 category.

Harriers before the start of the Power Run at HaldonHarriers before the start of the Power Run at Haldon (Image: Des White)

Other notable finishes in this race were Josh Sale, who finished 6th overall and 2nd in the SM category, and Des White, who was the first in the M70 category.

Chris Murrin, another Harrier, completed his 141st marathon at the Phoenix-Hercules Marathon in Sunbury-on-Thames, Middlesex, on Sunday.

Murrin finished 6th with a time of 4 hours, 13 minutes, and 3 seconds and aims to complete his 150th marathon in Exmouth in March 2025.

Anthony, Adrian & Jimmy after the ColyTenAnthony, Adrian & Jimmy after the ColyTen (Image: Des White)

In South Devon, Alice Thomas finished 41st in the challenging 20-mile trail event, The Loop, while Harriet Lyons came 57th.

Both finished in the top three of their respective categories.

Meanwhile, in London, May Argyle Lander participated in the London Royal Parks Half Marathon, finishing 3,570th out of over 16,000 runners with a time of 1 hour and 48 minutes.

The race course threaded through four Royal Parks and passed landmarks including Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, and the Royal Albert Hall.

In the ColyTen 10, a 10-mile multi-terrain race in East Devon, Anthony Hatchard finished 3rd overall and was the first in the M45 category.

Jimmy Joy finished 45th and was the first in the M60 category, while Adrian Barton came in 75th and was 4th in the M60 category.