RUNNERS across the district took part in the London Marathon including a world record winner.

Steve Edwards, from Moreton, became the first person in the world to run 700 marathons in less than three and a half hours.

The 54 year old athlete who runs for North Cotswold Tri & Run finished the marathon in a time of three hours and 14 minutes.

Mr Edwards said: "It still hasn't sunk in yet what I've managed to achieve, it all seems like a dream.

"Sunday went exactly to plan, the weather was perfect, the crowd support was fantastic and I'd like to thank everyone who has supported me over the years for their encouragement and inspiration in helping me to achieve my running ambitions.

"Most of all, I'd like to thank my wife Teresa for all her love and support, we are Team Edwards and none of this would be possible without Teresa's support.

"To also have our Granddaughter, Alyssa with us for the weekend watching her first ever London marathon and supporting Grandad made it very special."

North Cotswold Tri & Run, based in Moreton also had two other representatives running.

Brittany Teague, 25, ran her very first marathon in a finish time of three hours and 39 minutes, whilst Mike Hobbs attempted to try and set a new world record with his fellow running companion Marc Farmer for the fastest dressed Batman & Robin complete with Batmobile.

The pair just failed to beat the existing record by a few minutes but finished in four hours and 26 minutes, raising nearly £4000 for the Children's Cancer and Leukaemia Group.

Also running was David Hall, another man from Moreton, who has so far raised £2,700 for prostate cancer.

Mr Hall was running in tribute to his dad Victor Hall, who passed away from the disease and he finished in five hours and one minute.

He said: "It was a real carnival atmosphere on the day and I really enjoyed it, I wanted to do the marathon to change my perspective on my dad dying as it has been a rubbish time for my family.

"I thought I wanted to do something positive to help, it has been a lot of hard work as I have never really run before the last six months, but well worth it.

"The first half of it was fun but then it got a lot tougher, the last four miles were very difficult, although adrenaline took me through the end. I will never forget the feeling of running into Buckingham Palace."

Paul Davis, managing director of Cotswold Inns and Hotels also ran the marathon on Sunday, in aid of Acorn's Children's Hospice.

Mr Davis was knocked down around halfway through the 26 mile course and injured his back, but soldiered on and finished in five hours and four minutes.