Seventeen Exmouth Harriers participated in races across the West Country.

The group of runners took part in events in Sidmouth, Pensilva, Exmouth, Blackdown Hills, and Bideford, on Sunday, November 3.

In Sidmouth, five Harriers tackled the popular LM Events 10km race, which began and ended at Sidford Social Hall, with runners facing two steep climbs along the way.

Scott Jamieson finished sixth overall and first in the M40 category in 38 minutes, 18 seconds, followed by Josh Sale in eighth place at 39 minutes, 16 seconds.

Casey Mulholland and Claire Sorensen completed the race in 43 minutes, 16 seconds, and 51 minutes, 49 seconds, respectively.

In the long-standing Cornish Marathon, two Harriers were among the participants.

Alison, Mac, Adrian & Des before the start of the Bideford 10-MilerAlison, Mac, Adrian & Des before the start of the Bideford 10-Miler (Image: supplied)

Dave Stone finished 20th overall and fourth in the M50 category with a time of three hours, 13 minutes, and 36 seconds.

Tom Packer followed in 77th place, completing the race in three hours, 45 minutes, and 56 seconds.

The race, which started at Pensilva, is well-known for its scenic route, passing landmarks such as Golitha Falls and Jamaica Inn.

Back in Exmouth, the Toffee Apple Challenge Marathon saw Kelly Thomas finishing fourth overall and second among the female participants, clocking in at four hours, nine minutes, and 21 seconds.

Chris Murrin came in eighth place with a time of four hours, 41 minutes, and 43 seconds.

This marathon took place on a historic disused train line, with runners completing eight laps of the 5.3km course.

In the Blackdown Hills, Bob Keast ran in the Herepath Half, a trail race of about 14 miles.

Keast finished 139th in two hours, 38 minutes, and 35 seconds, also securing eighth place in the M60 category.

In Bideford, seven Harriers took part in the Bideford 10 Miler, a race known for its moderately flat course offering views of the Taw and Torridge estuary.

Langdon Williams finished 47th in one hour, two minutes, and two seconds, earning third place in the M55 category.

Other participants included Liam Keeler, Mac McNaghten, Steve Morgan, Des White, May Argyle-Lander, Adrian Barton, and Alison White.

The Harriers also came ninth in the Male Vet team category.

The Exmouth Harriers continue to demonstrate their prowess across various terrains and distances, representing their club with distinction.