A 12-year-old boy whose disability means he has only recently learned to walk led the pack in a record-breaking fun run.

Elias Castleton, who has the genetic disorder Mowat-Wilson Syndrome, walked 400m on his own at the 10th annual Maccabi GB fun run at Allianz Park in Hendon on June 19.

His mother Emma ran the 10km race while his father Adam and younger siblings Pearl and Immanuel took part in the 1km to raise money for charity Kisharon.

Mrs Castleton said: “It’s such an achievement for a boy who has only been walking independently for just over a year.”

Elias’s condition means he has a learning disability and suffers from seizures.

Tuffkid Nursery headteacher Janice Marriott and teacher Barbara Raymond both walked the 5km track, also to raise money for Kisharon.

A father and son duo, Daniel and Jerry Cohen, came first and second respectively in the 5km race.

The event was held at the stadium for the third year in a row sand people from as far as Israel attended.

The 2,500 runners ran for 69 charities and schools – including Aims2Cure, Camp Simcha, Israel Guide Dog Centre and Nicki’s Smile.

Some of the runners were only a few weeks old, crossing the finish line in prams with their parents and grandparents.

Maccabi GB head of sport & community Partnerships Neil Taylor, who organised the event, said: “It has been an incredible and successful day.

“The numbers obviously speak for themselves. More runners than ever, more spectators than ever and more fantastic causes to fundraise for.

“The event brings together all kinds of Jewish people and all these members of the community have come together for a greater cause, with no concern for anything other than to raise funds and get a little active as well.”

The final amount raised is still being counted, but is expected to be within the hundreds of thousands.