VIDEO: Runners out in force for Arunners' Beach Run

The five-mile race, which is part of the West Sussex Fun Run League, was won by Henfield Joggers' Andy Massingale in an impressive time of 27mins 41secs.

Participation was high once again, with 476 adult runners completing the course while 133 youngsters finished the ¾mile junior race.

Mikey Neville of Chichester Runners followed winner Massingale in second and Richard Robinson completed this year's top-three.

Henfield Joggers' Massingale toasted his first ever Arunners' Beach Run race win and said: "It was nice out there, a little bit windy, but I was really pleased to win the race.

"I did the race a couple of years back but not last year, I think the last time I did it there was less on the beach, this year was all on the beach on the way back which was quite nice.

"The pebbles can be a bit of a hazard and there is a chance to twist your ankle. Fortunately for me things went well, I didn't trip over, didn't fall over and didn't push anyone over so it was good.