HUNDREDS of superheroes helped raise thousands for charity.

St Luke’s Hospice held its annual 5k run yesterday, where runners raised vital funds for the charity.

The hospice, in Basildon, provides specialist palliative care for people living in the Basildon and Thurrock districts with any life threatening, life limiting disease, including heart failure, multiple sclerosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or motor neurone disease.

This year, entrants were invited to dress up as their favourite superheroes to take part in the event, which took place through Lake Meadows, in Billericay, on Sunday.

Hoardes of Supermen, Wonder Women and Batmen could be seen running through the park as they raised money for the important charity.

There were also hospice games, ice creams and food available afterwards.

Trophies were given out to the top three runners in each of the categories of men, women, boys under 19 and girls under 16.

The event is expected to return next year.