Dartford families donned running shoes and sweat bands to take part in Bluewater's annual baby race.

Parents and older children ran the 8k course around the Greenhithe shopping centre's parkland while those with younger children popped them into buggies and power walked the route.

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The race, which took place on June 7, raised funds for Tommy's, a charity that supports families who suffer difficult pregnancies and births.

To date, the Bluewater Baby Race has raised £41,000 to help fund Tommy’s pioneering research.

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Chief Executive of Tommy’s, Jane Brewin, said: "The Bluewater Baby Race is one of the summer highlights in our fundraising calendar.

"We’d like to thank Bluewater for their continued support over the years and all the participants who are helping Tommy’s to save more babies’ lives."