Runners ranging in age from 3 to 73 took to a city’s streets for a daily newspaper’s first ever Run Fest – including its editor.

Press & Journal editor Craig Walker, pictured, was among those who took part in the event to raise money for a charitable fund set up to mark the paper’s 275th anniversary.

Almost a thousand people signed up for the three races – 10k, 5k and a 1k junior fun run – starting and finishing at The P&J Live concourse in Aberdeen.

Money raised will go to several local charities including Friends of Anchor, Munlochy Animal Aid, Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance, Save Bon Accord Baths and SurfABLE Scotland who earlier this year each received an initial £10,000 donation from The P&J 275 Community Fund.

Craig, who completed the 5k race, said: “We’ve been organising this for months and to see it come to life at the weekend with hundreds of runners taking part was phenomenal.

“The spirit of everyone there was incredibly energising and a huge boost to someone who could barely run five metres at the start of the year, let alone run 5k.

“It was fantastic to be part of this and join hundreds of people from all ages coming together to stretch themselves and raise money for some amazing charities.”

A total of 45 volunteers helped keep the event running, including DC Thomson colleagues and cadets from the Westhill 875 Squadron.