Around 1,500 people spent one of the hottest days of the year being bombarded with more than a tonne of paint during Hereford’s brightest five-kilometre run.

All ages were doused in colour as they made their way along the five-kilometre circular course from Hereford’s King George V playing fields during Saturday’s St Michael’s Hospice Paint Runner.

The annual event is expected to raise around £23,000 for the Bartestree Hospice.

There was extra fun this time thanks to the newly-launched Foam Zone and mass colour throw which allowed runners and spectators to continue the party beyond the finish line.

“The Paint Runner is such a fun event, and the wonderful turnout combined with great weather helped make this year’s such a memorable day,” said Matt Ashcroft, the Hospice’s Events Manager.

He thanked all those who made the Paint Runner happen, including the event sponsors and DJ Roddy Hankins who played summer music for the runners and those watching.

Next year’s Paint Runner is set to be one of the most colourful in the UK with plans for six paint stations around the course.

Meanwhile, the Hospice’s Events programme continues on Sunday, 2nd July with the Sue Parry football tournament, before the Wheelie Big Cycle on Sunday, 16th July.

Visit www.st-michaels-hospice.org.uk for more event information or their facebook page for photos from the event.