The annual Raworths Run returned this morning (Friday) ahead of Harrogate’s Literature Festival next week.
Harrogate International Festivals teamed up with Early Bird Run Crew, with enthusiastic runners rising bright and early to take on a designated route around the town.
The Festivals team invited participants to take on 5km at 6:30am to celebrate the launch of the annual Literature Festival.
And a full team of runners braved the mist and the cold to take part in the run before receiving a free book.

The Harrogate Literature Festival will take place from October 10th-20th at the Crown Hotel.
This year’s line-up includes ex-prime minister Theresa May, Yorkshire Vet Julian Norton and ex-footballer Peter Reid.
Sharon Canavar, chief executive of Harrogate International Festivals, said:
“The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival always attracts incredible authors, and this year is no exception, with some of the biggest names from the worlds of politics, sport, comedy, TV and broadcasting coming to talk to us in Harrogate.
"We really are in for a treat!
“As an arts charity we rely on the generosity of others and we couldn’t do any of this without the continuing support of Raworths Solicitors, who have been our much-valued partner in this prestigious event for over a decade.”
Rachel Tunnicliffe, Senior Partner at Raworths Solicitors, said:
“We are delighted to sponsor the Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival.
“This is our 12th year sponsoring this brilliant Festival which has helped put Harrogate on the literary map and continues to go from strength to strength.
“This year’s incredible line-up of talented authors will no doubt captivate and inspire audiences once again.
“The Festival is a genuine celebration of great books and inspiring, life-affirming stories and we are proud to play a part in bringing such a fantastic event to our town.”
Find out more about the event and see this year's full line-up here.

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