Grantham Ultra - Day 1

After photographing the London Ultra Race last month, I was this month asked to photograph the Grantham Ultra. This was a two day race, with around 100 Runners. James Cracknell was supposed to put in an appearance on the second day but annoyingly pulled out with an injury. This is a small portfolio of some of my favourite images of the first day.

Rory Coleman - Race organiser

The start line on day 1.

Two of the front runners at the start.
I was tasked at getting a series of runner portraits and full body shots, which when they come thick and fast isn't the easiest task in the world..!


I then had a play with some wide-angle shots, really enjoying the effect produced.

Here's the winner finishing in a time of 3hrs 18mins, after running 50km.

Winners photo

Some just seemed overall happy to finish the race.

Day 1 was a great day, with no drop outs and all runners performing well. A great day for shots too. View my portfolio here of the weekend's photos : http://www.pbase.com/richardchapman/grantham_ultra

Purchase photos link coming soon.