More than 600 people entered the inaugural Dalesman Triathlon on Sunday, which started and finished at Ripon racecourse.
Triathlons consist of a swim, followed by a cycle ride and run.
There were three different distances, the main one being the full Dalesman, which consisted of a 2.4 mile swim in the lake at Ripon racecourse followed by a 112-mile cycle route in Masham, Dallow Moor and Brimham Rocks and a 26-mile marathon run that returned to Ripon.
The full Dalesman started at 6am and final competitor finished in darkness at 10.30pm. Henry Sleight won in a time of nine hours and 53 minutes.
Event organiser Rob Wilkins, who lives near Ripon, said it was a successful but exhausting day and he hoped it would return next year.
Keen runner, the Rt. Revd Dr Helen-Ann Hartley, the Bishop of Ripon, was among those who answered a call for volunteer marshals put out by Ripon Runners club, of which she is a member.
Dr Hartley said:
“It was a terrific event, and great for the region to attract nationwide competitors.
“In addition, it highlighted the sporting attractiveness of Ripon and its surrounding communities. It was great fun to be a marshal and I am full of admiration for all those taking part.”
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