HUNDREDS of runners pounded through Broadlands on Sunday in pursuit of money for good causes.

Fifty-seven teams – 570 people – took part in the third Bradbeers Charity Relay Marathon, organised by the Rotary Club of Romsey.

Each member of a team of ten ran 2.6 miles miles to make up the marathon distance of 26 miles.

Halterworth Hawkes were winners in a time of 2hrs 49 mins 51seconds.

In second was Personal Best Educators with OTs and Romsey Cricket Club third..

Forty runners took part to raise money for a little boy with cerebral palsy and chronic lung disease.

Toby Dobson has beaten the odds and battled through life, undergoing heart surgery, a hernia operation and eight blood transfusions – spending 160 days in hospital since losing his twin brother Cameron at two hours old.

The eight-year-old from Chandler’s Ford was carried over the finish line by his mum Lyndsay.

His team, which included his mum and dad, Alistair, are now in the lead for the fundraising trophy, which goes to the group that raises the most cash for charity, after raising £2,500.

The cash will be split between Naomi’s House and Sebastian’s Action Trust, which have helped the Shepherds Down schoolboy and his family, and Toby’s Team, which supports the youngster with his medical, physical and emotional needs, including buying equipment not funded by the NHS.

Lyndsay, who celebrated her 41st birthday on the day, said: “It was one heck of a way to celebrate my birthday.

“We did it to give back to the charities that saved our lives.

“It’s overwhelming to know that Toby touches all our friends and families’ hearts and they want to be there for him.”

More than 2,000 spectators watched colleagues, friends and family compete while the event also hosted stalls from charities and good cause.

The organising committee thanked their business partners – Ace Liftaway, Hildon Natural Mineral Water, Elliott's Builders Merchants, The White Horse Hotel and Brasserie, Paultons Park, Test Valley Insurance and main sponsor Bradbeers.

“Additionally, we'd like to pass on our thanks to the many businesses in Romsey who support the event by placing and advert in the programme or providing goods or services for the day,” said Charlie Daniel-Hobbs, chairman of the organising committee Charlie said the 2015 race had been the most successful to date, with involvement across the community from schools, businesses, charities, doctors surgeries, sports clubs and friends and family.

“Broadlands is such a wonderful venue for this event and the sunshine made the park look at its best, we're continually grateful to Lady Brabourne for allowing us the use of these beautiful facilities,” he said.

“The event has become much more than just a fundraising exercise and more than a race, it is a day that brings people together to show off the best of the community.

“Talking to the teams on the day it is clear how much they appreciated the fact that every penny raised, including the £100 entrance fee paid to the Rotary Clubs of Romsey would be used for charitable purposes. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who've supported the event.”