FIVE Tavistock runners went to Torbay on Sunday to tackle the famous Torbay Half Marathon in its 26th running of the event.

The flatish coastal route involves a two lap course that starts and finishes next to the Paignton pier.

Hot conditions greeted the run, but at least they had the opportunity for a cooling paddle at the end. Tracey Oxborough was the first TAC runner home in 1 hour 41 minutes 08 seconds, coming second in her age category by just 10 seconds and just a minute outside her personal best.

Ian Collacott came in with a creditable 1.51. Danielle James ran 2.08.58 then came Ian Jones with a solid 2.12.43 and Sarah Prior was next with 2.24.57.