A sea of runners descended upon Jericho this morning as hundreds of residents took part in the annual Run Jericho event.

Spilling out onto the streets and then through the picturesque scenery of Worcester College, Port Meadow and the Oxford Canal, 400 adults took part in the event's fifth race.

Even a minion was seen among the ranks of runners as they tackled the 10K course, which started off from St Barnabas School in Hart Street.

Before the adults set off at 9.45am, 250 children aged from four to 11 flew around the mile long course.

Winning the race in just five minutes 29 seconds was nine-year-old Freddie Jones, who also won Town and Gown for his age group just a few weeks earlier.

The New College School pupil said: "It feels good to win, I feel very proud.

"I really enjoy running and I go running at Oxford City Club."

Dad, Oliver Jones, said his son had inherited his Mum, Emma's genes, who was marshalling the event.

He said: "We're very proud of him and it is something which he really enjoys doing.

"Unfortunately I can't take credit for giving him the running gene, it is my wife Emma who has the talent."

Five-year-old Florence Collier, who is a pupil at St Barnabas, won her age category.

Proud Dad, Cyan Collier, said his daughter had woken up in the morning saying "I'm going to win".

He said: "It is great for them to be able to take part in such a wonderful community event.

"This is the second time Florence has run, and she came third last time when she was four.

"I'm one of the organisers and it is just a great occasion to get the whole family together.

"It is particularly nice to have the children here with me today on Father's Day."

The 42-year-old also had his running shoes on as he lined up for the adult's race.

He added: "I don't expect to win like Florence, I've got 21-year-olds in my category."

The money raised through entry fees and sponsorship will go to the school, with runners also free to raise money for their own charities.

Organiser, Quinn Bailey, whose two children attend St Barnabas, said: "This is just such a great family day out.

"Although a lot of our organisers and volunteers are parents at the school, some whose children have left stay on to help because they love it so much."

Jasmijn Arts was the first woman over the line in a time of 44 minutes and three seconds followed by Christine Jung in 45 minutes 13 seconds and Kate Daniels in 46 minutes 25 seconds.

Winning the men's was William Joyce in just 37 minutes and 11 seconds.

Hot on his heals was Dan George in 27 minutes and 18 seconds and Alexander Betts in 37 minutes and 28 seconds.