A 70-year-old supergran from Warminster was the oldest female runner at the 2006 Nationwide Bath Half Marathon on Sunday.

Shirley March, of Damask Way, managed to outrun much younger competitors to finish in 3hrs 5mins. Mrs March was running for the children and young people's charity Make-A-Wish Foundation UK and hopes to raise £1,000 .

Mrs March said: "I am delighted to have finished but couldn't have done it without the support of my friends and my husband Zeke who cycled the entire route by my side."

Also running in the event, which celebrated its 25th year this year, were Charlie Turrell and Gavin Culverhouse who were running for Wiltshire Blind Association. Mr Turrell, 44, of Hardens Close, Chippenham, is registered deaf and blind and is hoping to raise £3,000 for the charity along with his guide runner Mr Culverhouse, 34, of Beeches Lane, Chippenham.

They were using the Bath Half Marathon as a training ground for the Prague Marathon in May. Caroline Langmaid, community fundraising manager for Wiltshire Blind Association, said: "Charlie is an inspiration to us all. "He and Gavin have been training for the Prague full marathon since before Christmas and this run yesterday gave them a real chance to see what times they expect to run in May."

A team of 21 runners from Trowbridge firm Nutricia ran in aid of the Royal United Hospital's Forever Friends Appeal.

The team competed in the Corporate Challenge event against other business teams and are hoping to raise £4,000 for the charity.

John Adams, team captain, said: "We have a regular running club here at Nutricia and have been training hard for this event for the past six months. "Our choice of charity was an easy decision to make as we all feel very strongly about this cause and want to do whatever we can to help make a difference."

The death of her mother, Geraldine, prompted Hilary Jones, 26, to run on behalf of Cancer Research UK. Miss Jones, who works for Lifetime Careers in Trowbridge, said: "I wanted to do something that not only helped me remember my mum, but also helped cancer research UK, by raising awareness and, more practically, money for further research and information."

Fernando Rodriguez, 36, of Gloucester Road, Trowbridge, ran for Tiny Lives premature babies appeal at Bristol's Frenchay Hospital.

Asda Trowbridge store manager Stuart Goldspink, completed the course in 2hr 17mins and produce manager Simon Freestone, in 1hr 55 mins, raising £800 for Clic Sergeant.