MORE than 600 runners laced up their shoes and pounded the tarmac at Southampton Airport.

The annual Runway Run includes a 5k course and joggers jumped at the unique opportunity to take part in daybreak exercise.

Runners donned costumes including a star, a giant bee, and a character from Pixar film Wall-E.

All proceeds from the event will go to the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance which is the airport's charity of the year.

Scroll through the gallery above to see the pictures.