Extra socks and gloves were needed to take part in a Woodcote event at the weekend, as runners raised money for charity.
Despite freezing cold temperatures Pangbourne Rotary’s annual Woodcote 10k run was a great success.
Around 450 registered for the event, with nearly 400 starting the race despite the icy weather.
The Rotary fundraiser achieved an estimated total of £5000, which will be donated to Parkinson’s UK, Motor Neurone Disease Association, and Pangbourne Rotary’s charity fund which is used for donations to charitable causes.
A spokesman said: “We are grateful for the runners (the largest number of entrants since the pandemic, and over 40% up on last year) who truly enjoy participating in this tough event.
“And thanks, too, to all the volunteers who make this happen; Rotarians from several local clubs, friends and partners of our members, and volunteers from our charities.
“We are also indebted to our sponsors Warmingham’s Estate Agents and Peppard Building Supplies – we thank you all.”
Overall winners of the event were Chris Lucas and Dani Bailey, who received presentations from Bob Warmingham and Pangbourne Rotary president James Richardson.
The group, which attracts borough members from Reading, Caversham, and Tilehurst, looks forward to 2026, and asks anyone interested in joining them in their fundraising activities, to contact: membership@pangbournerotary.org.uk
