UPDATE: Fell runner wins Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k

Tom Adams, who crossed the line almost a minute ahead of last year's winner and current track-record holder Tesfaye Debele, admitted he prefers fell-running.

The 33-year-old Ilkley Harrier, of Baildon, said: "I am a fell runner normally. I hate road-running. But it is a local run so I thought I would give it a go."

Tom's time of 31 minutes and 28 seconds was 26 seconds slower than the record Tesfaye set in 2013. Tesfaye finished second this year in a time of 32 minutes and 20 seconds.

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Tom said: "When I saw Tesfaye on the start line, my friend said he was the one who was going to win it.

"I didn't think it (winning) would happen, to be honest. I feel fantastic. I felt strong all the way through."

Tesfaye, 21, said he had been struggling with a back injury and had not been able to train prior to the event. He said his aim was to break 30 minutes at next year's event.

Frank Beresford, of Otley Athletics Club, finished third in 32 minutes and 42 seconds.

The first woman across the finishing line was Hannah Oldroyd. The 28-year-old, of Bingley, ran a time of 36 minutes and 35 seconds. Yesterday she took part in two 5k events and also did a four-mile run in the evening.

She said: "I enjoyed it. I was not expecting to win.

"It is a good local race and it is enjoyable to do local races."

The women's top three was completed by Jane McCarthy, 42, of Ilkley Harriers, who finished in 38 minutes and 42 seconds, and Kirsty Allen, of Baildon Runners, who completed the course in 39 minutes and 15 seconds.

This year's run attracted more than 800 runners and is expected to raise about £40,000 for the Yeadon-based charity.

It was moved to September from its usual March timetable because of roadworks.

Registration for next year's Bradford 10K – which is on March 13 – is now open. To sign up, visit epilepsy.org.uk/bradford10k, or call 0113 210 8800.