Close to 1,000 athletes of all abilities took part in the six organised races spread across Saturday and Sunday.

From the endurance experts of Saturday’s Three Peaks Ultra to the speed merchants of the wheelchair 10k on Sunday, the two-day event turned into a celebration of athletics.

There were new personal bests all over the place and even a new Scottish record for local favourite, Sammi Kinghorn.

Len Wyse from the organising committee told us: “This is the first year we have had the festival over two days and it has proven very popular.

“The winds were really strong on both days but the feedback we’ve had from everyone has been extremely positive.

“It was tough out there but there was a lot of happy faces at the finishing line.

“We have plans to keep growing the running festival and we’ll certainly be staying with the two-day format for next year.” Saturday’s Three Peaks Ultra was won by Matt Williamson with Jo Thom the first lady home over the 38-miles course.

Around 130 athletes took part in the epic adventure race, which takes in all three Eildons and sections of St Cuthbert’s Way.

The more sedate Canine-Cross race also took place around Jedburgh on the Saturday afternoon.

Sunday’s racing began with an international field for the wheelchair and hand-cycle races.

Simon Lawson from Carlisle lived up to his pre-race favouritism to win with a time of 21.47 - around 90 seconds outside his own course record.

Scotland’s Mark Telford was second in 25.08 and Isaac Towers from Blackpool claimed third.

Samantha Kinghorn from Gordon smashed her own Scottish 10k record with a time of 26.33 despite the blustery conditions.

But it still wasn’t quite fast enough to beat pre-race favourite Jade Jones, who crossed the line in 25.16.

Coventry’s Mel Nicholls was third in the ladies race with a time of 27.31.

Ancrum’s Gemma Scott also clocked a new personal best of 34.11.

Mike Thomas from Edinburgh was triumphant in the hand-cycle race with a time of 21.16 from Jack Sutherland in 24.06 and third-placed Tony Stott in 33.47.

Wheelchair race organiser Jed Renilson said: “The wind was great for them going out but it was really difficult on the way back in.

“We had 19 competitors which makes us the biggest wheelchair race in Britain outside London.

“I’m delighted with the support we get both from the competitors and the people who come out to watch.” Scottish marathon champion Patryk Gierjatowicz didn’t allow the wind to stop him as he sprinted to victory in the half marathon.

Gierjatowicz, who also won the race in 2013, stripped more than a minute off his previous best for the course to win in 1.10.43. Ian Harding crossed the finishing line in 1.12.26 to claim silver with David Millar a further 23 seconds back in third.

Dianne Lauder from Gala Harriers was tenth overall to win the ladies race with a time of 1.20.21. Megan Crawford finished second in 1.23.49 and Helen Bonson third in 1.26.05.

Morpeth’s Richard Morrell broke the tape in the 10k with a time of 32.09.

Carl Avery was just four seconds further back in second with veteran Guy Bracken claiming third with 33.46.

Gala teenager Gavin Bryson finsihed a further 20 seconds further back for fourth. Rowena Halliday of Edinburgh was the first woman home in 41.37.

Stephanie McDowell was second in 41.41 and Ailsa Small third in 43.50.

A total of 412 runners completed the half-marathon with 307 crossing the 10k finishing line.

The Jedburgh Running Festival was sponsored by St Philips Care, GMS Harkins, Gilbert Developments and John Laidlaw & Sons.