Exmoor Running Together started a Couch to 5k course at the end of March and after nine weeks 14 runners built up their fitness until they could run for more than 30 minutes without stopping.

Course leader Kevin Garner said: “We started the course knowing that the end of it coincided with the date Park Run was scheduled to re-start.

“That unfortunately didn’t happen, so we held our own 5k run last weekend.

“Runners set off in small groups along Minehead seafront and they all completed the 5k run – most of them running quicker than they expected.

“I’m really impressed with how they’ve stuck with this course. 5k without stopping is an amazing achievement and they should all be proud of themselves. Next step 10k!”