Reason To Disability Triathlon takes place in Hexham

The event saw participants aged eight and above complete a traditional triathlon by swimming, running, and cycling, supported by specially adapted equipment.

Almost 60 children and adults took part in this year's triathlon (Image: Supplied)

The triathlon, sponsored by SOS Group and organised by triathletes Jo Shallcross and Tracey Sample, is now in its tenth year.

This year's triathlon was the largest in the event's history.

For the first time, the event was held at Wentworth Leisure Centre in Hexham.

The triathlon is a decade old this year, and was hosted at the Hexham venue for the first time (Image: Supplied)

To celebrate the move and the event’s 10th anniversary, the participants were joined by CBBC’s ‘Danny & Mick’ star and performer, Danny Adams.

Ms Shallcross said: "This is a day like no other and Tracey and I spend the whole day smiling.

"In fact, everyone spends the whole day smiling.

"It’s such a positive thing for the triathletes to be able to challenge themselves and, with the right support and equipment, everyone can participate."

Some of the children who have enjoyed taking part over the years are now adults (Image: Supplied)

Andrew Skelton, an SOS Group director, said: "We’re extremely proud to be involved with this event and you can see how much it means to everyone who takes part.

"It’s more than simply enjoying the swimming, cycling and running, it’s the sense of achievement and self confidence that it all brings.

"That’s something all the triathletes take away from the event along with their medal and it’s what makes the day so special."

The idea for the event came about after Ms Shawcross saw a child with disabilities enjoying a triathlon in Hawaii.

Some of the original child participants are now adults and continue to take part.

Ms Shallcross added: "We began with less than ten entrants and they were all children, so those early participants have literally grown up with the triathlon.

"We originally decided to expand the event to include adults so our long time participants could continue to take part now they’re older and it’s been a wonderful change being open to everyone.

"In fact, this year for the first time, we’ve had more adult competitors than under 16s."

More information about SOS Group, which sponsored the event, is available at www.sosgroup-ltd.co.uk