THE third Eden Project Marathon on Sunday October 9 saw runners lining up to tackle this challenging course.

The Bude Rats were represented in the half marathon which is a challenging, hilly course through country lanes and trails through beautiful Cornish countryside and villages, taking in amazing views and finishing at Eden's spectacular Biomes.

The weather was friendly for the runners this year, with a light drizzle keeping things cool and the supporters around the course were great – especially the family around the 7 mile point who had decorated the outside of their house with flags and banners, had uplifting music playing and children holding trays or chopped Mars Bars and jelly beans!

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