Nine pictures of the Ashbrooke Road relay races in Sunderland in 2009

Runners galore in these 2009 scenes

By Chris Cordner

Published 10th Jan 2024, 15:20 BST

Updated 11th Jan 2024, 10:29 BST

The Ashbrooke Road relay races were keenly contested 15 years ago.

Were you there when the Echo photographer turned up to film the keen runners in 2009.

Here are nine photos which show contestants setting off, handing over to colleagues and supporting their pals.

See if you can spot a familiar face.

The races were captured in great detail by an Echo photographer 15 years ago.
See if we got you on camera.

1. Racing back in time

The races were captured in great detail by an Echo photographer 15 years ago. See if we got you on camera.

Waiting to get started in the junior girls race.

2. On your marks

Waiting to get started in the junior girls race.

A battle for the lead at the start of this race in 2009.

3. A flying start

A battle for the lead at the start of this race in 2009.

Parents watch as another race gets under way.

4. Plenty of support

Parents watch as another race gets under way.

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