It was all smiles as the Virtual Newark Half Marathon took place over the weekend (August 10 and 11) . After major roadworks and closures along the usual route forced race organisers to cancel this year’s event, the decision was made to still give people the opportunity to participate, but remotely. Across two days, keen athletes, or those new to running were able to complete the half-marathon in their own time and from wherever they liked — “whether on the treadmill, out on the street, or even on holiday”, the organisers said. A small group of runners gathered in Sconce and Devon Park on Sund…
