More than 1,000 runners took part in a marathon along the Norfolk coast over the weekend. 

The first Norfolk Marathon, organised by EPIC Norfolk, took place on Sunday (April 28), attracting runners from clubs across the country. 

The 26-mile route started and finished in Cromer, taking runners along the north Norfolk coast and down towards North Walsham, before looping back and finishing overlooking Cromer Pier. 

North Norfolk News: The start of the first EPIC Norfolk MarathonThe start of the first EPIC Norfolk Marathon (Image: Ashley Pickering Photography)

The route passed through the coastal villages of Northrepps, Trimingham, Gimingham and Mundesley, before heading back to Cromer through Trunch, Bradfield and Southrepps. 

The winner of the first EPIC Norfolk Marathon was John Hudson, from Norwich Road Runners, crossing the finish line in 2:42:52.

The first female to cross the line was Alison Carter, from Tri-Anglia Triathlon Club, with a time of 3:17:04. 

North Norfolk News: EPIC Norfolk Marathon winner John Hudson, from Norwich Road Runners, crossing the finish line in 2:42:52EPIC Norfolk Marathon winner John Hudson, from Norwich Road Runners, crossing the finish line in 2:42:52 (Image: EPIC Norfolk Marathon)READ MORE: Opening date announced for seaside town's long-awaited new bistroNorth Norfolk News: The first female to cross the line, Alison Carter, from Tri-Anglia Triathlon Club, with a time of 3:17:04The first female to cross the line, Alison Carter, from Tri-Anglia Triathlon Club, with a time of 3:17:04 (Image: EPIC Norfolk Marathon)

Steve Hitcham, race director, said he hopes to make it an annual, similar to marathons in London, Manchester and Brighton.

EPIC Norfolk has organised other races in the past, such as Blickling Half Marathons and EPIC 5K Races.

To see the full race results, visit totalracetiming.co.uk/raceresults/458