ACCRINGTON'S most famous runner Ron Hill celebrated his 65th birthday with a race in Littleborough.

The European and Commonwealth Games gold medallist raced the 5km run in 24 mins 59 seconds. Hill has run every day since 1964.

Baxenden athlete Kerry Gillibrand, who runs for Sale, won the women's race in 17.05 - just 25 seconds outside the women's course record.