Picture Special: Runners and spectators brave the rain for thrilling Knaresborough Bed Race
By Matthew Reeder
Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT
Updated 8th Jun 2019, 20:19 GMT
Thousands of spectators lined the rain-swept Knaresborough streets as they cheered on the runners at Saturday's annual Bed Race.
The rain failed to dampen their spirits as they first paraded around the town and then took part in the race, culminating in a swim across the River Nidd.
Harrogate Harriers dress in honour of Fountains Abbey. (Pictures Gerard Binks)
Knaresborough St Johns Primary with their David Hockney bed.
Knaresborough Air Cadets.
Aspin Park Academy.
Striders Ladies.
Belmont Grosvenor School mums.
Forest School Knaresborough dressed as the Yorkshire Vet.
Knaresborough Rugby Union Club.
Striders Ladies.
The Blue Bullet Flyers enjoy the parade.
Teams prepare for the start of the race.
Nidd Valley Men's A team.
The Knaresborough Striders Mens team.
Another team exits the River Nidd during Saturday's Bed Race.
It was wet and weary work in the Bed Race on Saturday afternoon.
