Freemasons kept runners safe as they raised money for charity.

Around 40 brethren from the Furness and South Lakeland Group of Freemasons, as well as their partners and family members, turned out to marshal the Western section of the Brathay Trust's Asics Windermere Marathon

Brathay is one of a handful of marathons run entirely within a UNESCO World Heritage Site but it is also home to some very narrow, windy roads that can get very busy when the sun comes out and everyone wants to visit the Lake District and make the most of the weather.

Having a dedicated team of race marshals ensured that the 15 runners completing the Brathay 10in10 and the 650 participants running the Windermere Marathon were kept safe from the worst of the Lake District's traffic.

On the day, members of Furness Freemasons marshalled the route between Brathay Hall and Newby Bridge at the southern tip of Windermere.

Members wore hi-vis vests and walkie talkies as they spent the day directing traffic and ensuring safe passage for all of the runners.

The first three male runners to reach the finish line were; Beau Smith (2h 44m 15 s) David Narnorough (2.48.31) and Sam Matthews (2.53.28), while the first three female runners were Catherine Williamson (3.02.25) Penny Addison (3.11.26) and Lindy-Lee Folscher (3.16 41)

The course finished amidst a carnival atmosphere in the grounds of Brathay Hall, as runners celebrated raising money for The Brathay Trust.

The funds raised by the Windermere Marathon will allow the trust to offer courses in personal and professional development, notably with young people who are victims of circumstance. Brathay can help people become more self-aware and find the potential and resilience they never knew they had.

Assistant Provincial Grand Master Peter Schofield said members selflessly giving up their precious time at a weekend was much appreciated by himself and the Group Executive and Organiser in Chief, Group Charity Steward Phil Renney.