GB runner Tracey Morris was among the elite athletes who set the pace at the front of the field.

But Sunday morning's event belonged to the thousands of charity runners, many in fancy dress, who were hoping to raise cash and awareness for hundreds of good causes.

Jane, her husband Mike and son Steven were at the starting line where the Rothwell fundraiser began the event and then waved the competitors' through up the Headrow.

It was an emotional day for the mother-of-three, who has terminal cancer, and there were tears at the finish line when she greeted her mother, Anne Goward, who took part in the race with veteran competitor Donald Nicholson, 91.

Jane said: "It has been amazing. We have been planning it for so long.

"When I first spoke to Leeds City Council I was not sure they would get behind the idea, but they have been amazing and have helped make it the success it is today.

"So have all the people who have come here to run, the supporters and volunteers. They have all made it amazing.

"There has been a lot of co-operation between all the agencies involved and hopefully it will be a day to remember.

"It is amazing to think that all these people are here today because of me, that's very strange."

Celebrities taking part included Nell McAndrew, cast members of Emmerdale and Hollyoaks and former footballer Eddie Gray.

A 24-strong team of soldiers in full combat gear from 3rd Battalion, The Yorkshire Regiment, also braved the six-and-a-quarter mile course.

Money raised from the event will be used for cancer research and to boost children's charities.

Claire Hughes, sports digital reporter for the Yorkshire Post, was one of the YP Whippets team who took part.

"There was good banter and lots of chat," she said. "The crowds in the town were really supportive, and the finish was great.

"You never know what you're going to get from a new event but it was well organised."

The winners of the Leeds 10k were through the finish line as the bulk of the charity runners were hitting the half-way point.

The men's field was won by David Cowlishaw, with a time of 33:28, with
Sean Cotter in second place, at 34:22, and Mike Jefferies third, with 34:36.

Marathon runner Tracey Morris came in first for the women at 34:43, with Pauline Lucy Munro in the second spot with a time of 38:09, and Sarah Graham coming in third, after 39:20.

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Carol Sidebottom and Kathryn Waugh, Townville, Castleford: "The Jane Tomlinson Leeds 10k Run for All was a fantastic celebration for everyone visiting the city of Leeds today.
"We went along to support my son-in-law Steven Waugh who was one of the 8000 plus entrants. What was special about yesterday was that there were so many wonderful people and each with their own story to tell. It was a day for sharing, a day when it felt good to be alive to witness such generosity of spirit and the inspiration for this event was Yorkshire's very own Jane Tomlinson.
"The race organisers did a superb job, the stewards were helpful and the people of Leeds were both friendly and hospitable.
"A big thank you to everyone at Yorkshire Post Newspapers for helping to promote and sponsor this event.

Scott Malloch: "I just wanted to pay tribute to my wife, Julia Malloch, from Methley who took part in the run and raised over £600 for McMillan Cancer Care. She has trained all year for the event, which was her first run since trying to catch a school bus in 1981, and she completed the course in just over 1 hour. We are all incredibly proud of her athletic feat and her fundraising achievement. Well done, and we love you! - Scott, Kirsty, James, Mum, Dad and Ann"

Dave Brook, Leeds: "I am the mad runner in the Green dragon outfit. I was running as 'Bruce the Dragon', the official mascot of Kushinkai Karate Academy....I was running to raise money for Guide dogs for the blind.,,,All being well i will have raised £350 today to ad to the £450 raised earlier this year in a sponsored punchathon. In my day job I am the youth and schools liason officer based at Stainbeck Police station, Leeds.
"As well as running to raise money for guide dogs for the blind, I wish to raise the profile of a combined educational programme which I am launching in September called Karate for Inner City Kids (KICK), a Gang resistance education and training programme.
"I really enjoyed todays event and believe the spirit of all runners and supports made me proud to be associated with the run and thank Jane for having the courage to organise this."

John and Anne Harris: "My wife and I very much enjoyed being spectators of the 10k."

Lynda M. Bowd, Alberta, Canada: "I am coming from Calgary, Alberta, Canada to be a volunteer for the event June 24th. I also had the greatest experience, privilege to be in San Francisco June 29, 2006 for the start of the Jane's Ride Across America. Many Calgarians are following this event."