Winter Hill Runner Albert Sunter made the long journey to Jura on the west coast of Scotland on Saturday to extend his record run of appearances at the event.

If the race was not tiring enough after the drive to Glasgow, Sunter swaps four wheels for two and takes three ferries across to Jura, cycling his way across the islands to get there.

The Isle of Jura Fell Race is an annual event held in May, starting and finishing at Craighouse on the Scottish island.

The course loops west and north over several hills, including the Paps of Jura.

After the last climb to Corra Bheinn, a boggy descent takes the runners down to the coastal road, which is followed for the final three miles to the finish.

The route is approximately 17 miles (27km) in length, with around 2,350 metres (7,710 feet) of ascent.

As well as being known for the very difficult rocky and boggy terrain involved, the race is notable for its remoteness.

Jura Fell Race is a great classic and a graduation test in rough terrain, fitness and fell running technique, not to mention navigation.

It is one of the toughest challenges in British hill races at this distance.

What makes Sunter’s participation even more remarkable is that this year was his 31st Jura Fell race. No one else has run the race as many times as Shim and in 2010 he was awarded The George Broderick Plaque for completing the race 21 times. Needless to say he has already signed up for next year.

Michele Sunter and son Jordan made the shorter journey to Bispham to compete in the first of four in the Harrock Hill races series.

There is one race a month starting in May, and the “veg box” prizes for winners are famed among competitors.

The series are popular midweek summer evening races of approximately 5.2 miles with 900 feet of ascent.

Jordan Sunter was first Winter Hill Runner to cross the line in 43mins 7secs, with Michele following in a brilliant 58:59.