Weston’s seafront was packed with hundreds of people at the weekend, as the town hosted its first half marathon.

Weston Mercury: The start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

More than 1,500 runners tackled the Weston Super Half yesterday (Sunday), which took in the sights and sounds of Weston’s coastline.

The entrants enjoyed perfect conditions for the race along the picturesque route.

The race was won by Colin Snook, of Cornwall Athletics Club, in a shade over an hour and 12 minutes, while the best local runner was third-placed Kieron Summers of Weston Athletics Club, who finished in a highly-impressive time of 1:14.

Charlotte Taylor-Green was the first woman to the finish line in fourth place, getting round in just 75 minutes.

Weston Mercury: The start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

The 13.1-mile race was orchestrated by Runjoy, owned by double Olympic rowing gold medallist James Cracknell.

The event will return in 2020, and demand for entries is sure to be high.

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Members of Weston Athletic Club at Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONMembers of Weston Athletic Club at Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Kieron Summers, Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONKieron Summers, Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Kieron Summers, Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONKieron Summers, Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONWeston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: The start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe start of Weston super Half marathon. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)