Ambleside AC has staged its first fell race since March.

The uphill-only time trial took place in Wansfell.

Jacob Adkin was the fastest runner, reaching the summit in 13 minutes 53 seconds.

Chris Richards (14.47) and Rob Jebb (14.51) finished in second and third behind Adkin.

Scout Adkin was the first female to finish, recording a time of 15 minutes 50 seconds.

Following Adkin, Jess Bailey (17.54) and Nichola Jackson (17.58) finished in second and third.

150 runners participated in the race, setting off in 30-second intervals.

The time trial’s route started in Ambleside town centre with the finishing line at the summit of Wansfell, at a height of over 1,500 feet.

The race was a fund-raiser for the Junior World Mountain Running Cup.

Following its postponement this summer the competition will be staged in the town next year.

Pete Bland Sports sponsored the race, with The Herdy Company providing spot prizes.

Organiser Duncan Richards, who is leading the team organising the World Cup races, paid tribute following the race to the volunteers and the runners for enabling a Covid-secure event to go ahead.

The runners themselves were thrilled to be back racing, with the event attracting a top quality field.