The Dewsbury 10k t-shirt raised more than a few eyebrows (Picture: @Run_Dolly_Run/Twitter)

Race organisers have admitted making a balls-up by awarding the finishers of a 10k run a T-shirt – with a rude outline printed on it.

The dark blue t-shirt featured the outline of a town hall – but some runners complained it bore a striking resemblance to the shape of a penis and two balls.

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The gaffe was pointed out by competitors attending Dewsbury 10K in West Yorkshire on Sunday.

The design featured the outline of Dewsbury Town Hall and clock tower.


One of the runners Adrian Harker, 38, said: ‘I think a lot of people were shocked when people who were already finished pointed out the design.

The mighty erection that is Dewsbury Town Hall (Picture: Tim Green/Flickr)

‘It’s not the town hall at all – it’s a bloody c**k and balls man.



‘It wouldn’t be too bad if the clockface was also was in white – but it’s black for some reason which makes the shape look really prominent against the dark blue material.’

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Dad-of-two Mr Harker had attended the event and completed the course in just over an hour.

Mr Harker, of Darlington, added: ‘I just couldn’t believe it when I crossed the line and was handed one of the blue shirts.

‘I do usually collect these, this one is quite memorable though so definitely need to keep it to show the grandkiddies.’

Today was the Dewsbury 10K road race, and look at the LOVELY T-shirt you get. pic.twitter.com/DZvBiWqSOy — Alistair Coleman (@alistaircoleman) February 4, 2018

Another runner, a female in her 20s who wished to remain anonymous, said she will bin the cheeky t-shirt.

She added: ‘I was in shock – it’s not one of the finisher t-shirts which I think that I will want to keep so it’s going to be going straight in the bin.’

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A handful of runners also took to Twitter to poke fun at the design.

Paul Dalton posted: ‘Anyone else spotting an ill-advised design on the front of the commemorative £Dewsbury10K t-shirt then? No? Just me then..’

Tim Baxter also posted: ‘Enjoyed the Dewsbury 10K this morning and smashed my PB [personal best] Like the penis t-shirt too.’

Anyone else spotting an ill-advised design on the front of the commemorative #Dewsbury10K t-shirt then? No? Just me then… pic.twitter.com/E0rgLSiD2k — Paul (@Run_Dolly_Run) February 4, 2018

Despite the comical gaffe taking a ribbing on social media – even the race coordinators managed to see the funny side.

Dewsbury 10K race director Bernard Disken responded: ‘We are always anxious to raise the profile of the race, but some runners are getting a bit over-excited.’

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The race, which had over 1,000 people taking part, has been held annually since 2001.

Mohammed Abu-Reezek won the men’s race with a time of just under half an hour, completing it in 29 minutes and 42 seconds.

Charlene Thomas won the women’s competition in 34 minutes and 50 seconds.