Oompa loompas, super heroes and unicorns could be spotted in Carver Barracks on Sunday.

Dunmow Broadcast: The Dalmation FamilyThe Dalmation Family (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

This strange assortment of characters were taking part in an inaugural family fun run organised by Dame Bradbury's School, in aid of Cancer Research and East Anglia Children's Hospices.

From Spiderman to Willy Wonka and Cruella De Vil, the good, the batty and the bad were jostling at the starting line.

Runners could choose from a one, two or five kilometre race, with more than 250 people taking part.

The event was organised by the Dame Bradbury's sports department in collaboration with the parent-teacher association (PTA).

Dunmow Broadcast: The Primate FamilyThe Primate Family (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

A school spokesman said: "The morning was a great success. We would like to say a huge thank you to all families, staff and local organisations who have supported and sponsored this event. We look forward to raising a fantastic amount of money for two amazing charities."

Dunmow Broadcast: Going bananas on the 5k home straightGoing bananas on the 5k home straight (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: 5k Home straight5k Home straight (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: A delighted mum & daughter at the finishA delighted mum & daughter at the finish (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: 5k Finish5k Finish (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Leyla Salisbury (9) helping t give out the finishing medals.Leyla Salisbury (9) helping t give out the finishing medals. (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Wily Wonka and the little oompa-loompa pass the finish.Wily Wonka and the little oompa-loompa pass the finish. (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Two participants on the hoofTwo participants on the hoof (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Emily Hill (10) looking pleased having completed the 2kEmily Hill (10) looking pleased having completed the 2k (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Countdown to the start of the 5kCountdown to the start of the 5k (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: The Foster family - Steven & Kelly with Edie (8) and Ted (5) before the 5k.The Foster family - Steven & Kelly with Edie (8) and Ted (5) before the 5k. (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Lining up for the start of the 5k.Lining up for the start of the 5k. (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Head, Tracy Handford blows the starter hooter at the beginning of the 1k.Head, Tracy Handford blows the starter hooter at the beginning of the 1k. (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Giving a wave before the start of the 1kGiving a wave before the start of the 1k (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Nick Evans (Head of Games) Jessica Farranond and Vicki Crowden of the PTA and Tracy Handford (Head)Nick Evans (Head of Games) Jessica Farranond and Vicki Crowden of the PTA and Tracy Handford (Head) (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: 2k - go!2k - go! (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: 2k - go!2k - go! (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: 2k - get set...2k - get set... (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Headgear was popularHeadgear was popular (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Holly Shilliam (4) and her mum Rachael in fancy dress for the Fun RunHolly Shilliam (4) and her mum Rachael in fancy dress for the Fun Run (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)

Dunmow Broadcast: Alexandra Follows, Daisy Storey and Kess Levy (all aged 11) tied up ready to attempt a three-legged 2kAlexandra Follows, Daisy Storey and Kess Levy (all aged 11) tied up ready to attempt a three-legged 2k (Image: Copyright © 2019 Celia Bartlett Photography. All rights reserved.)