Results for 1st & 2nd October 2016

Results for the Heart of England Forest Marathon – 1.10.16

Competitors could run or walk 26.2 or 17 miles starting in Henley in Arden.  The route passed through the village of Ullenhall and then Coughton Court.  The main course continued through the town of Alcester around Oversley Wood before arriving at Aston Cantlow, where it rejoined the shorter route.  Included in the entry fee was the unique chance to have two native trees planted in the “Heart of England Forest”.

Distance Time Name
17 miles 03:07:00 Darren Chambers
26.2 miles 07:17:00 Clare Weston

Results for the Chester Marathon – 2.10.16

Runners left the racecourse and headed into the City centre passing the Town Hall, Cathedral, split level Middle Ages “Rows”, Eastgate Clock, Amphitheatre and through the Roman Walls before heading out of the City across the Old Dee Bridge.  The route then left Chester past the Duke of Westminster’s estate, through Pulford, before crossing the border into Wales and the villages of Lavister and Rossett and then entered the historic village of Holt. Runners then crossed the ancient Roman Bridge at Farndon to return to England and the home stretch running through Churton, Aldford and Huntington.  On re-entering the City, runners passed the River Dee along the Groves and Castle Drive before the finish back at the racecourse! 

Position Time Name
1709 04:45:00 Dave Fawkner (4:45 pacer)
2078 05:38:18 Dave Phillips

Results for the Cardiff Half-marathon – 2.10.16

The race started outside Cardiff Castle and runners then headed down past Cardiff City Stadium on the way to Penarth. The route took in the glorious Penarth Marina before crossing the barrage and heading to Cardiff Bay. Runners ran right through the heart of the bay taking in the Norwegian Church and Wales Millennium Centre.  The course then headed towards the north of the city and runners completed a loop of Roath Park Lake before the grandstand finish in the heart of the city at the Civic Centre.

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Position Time Name
2103 02:10:50 Cathy Keay

Results for the Bournemouth Half-marathon – 2.10.16

Kelvin and new member Lisa travelled south to take part in this race. The Bournemouth half marathon route followed the full marathon route, starting in Kings Park before making it’s way down onto the seafront. Runners took in the beautiful coastal views with the mile 6 point mid-way between Poole Harbour and Hurst Spit.  The route then turned west and at around mile 8, runners ran along Boscombe Pier, first constructed in 1856. The course then went past Lower Gardens at mile 10 before the final home stretch along the coastal seafront past Bournemouth Pier and a grandstand finish in Lower Gardens.

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Position Time Name
2150 02:09:36 Lisa Jay
2690 02:22:19 Kelvin Elliott

Results for the Great Cumbrian Run – 2.10.16

This Half-Marathon is located through the historic border city of Carlisle.  In its 34th year, the Half Marathon started from the magnificent Carlisle Castle, crossing Castle Way and heading through Carlisle city centre before heading out into the countryside and through the picturesque villages of Cumwhinton, Wetheral and Scotby, finishing in the Sheemount Stadium. 

Position Time Name
745 02:02:58 Alexandra Sharp

Results for the Rugby 10 – 2.10.16

The final race of the WRRL hosted by Rugby & Northampton AC was based at Barby Cricket Club near Rugby.  The course is entirely on public roads, starting in Barby, passing through Kilsby, Hillmorton, Barby, Kilsby and returning to Barby. The last mile is the same as the first mile but is run in the opposite direction. The course was undulating and includes ‘Cart Hill’ after 6 miles, this was part of the famous former Rugby Marathon Course.  Well done to Vir who won 3rd placed female.

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Position Time Name
54 01:09:42 Jose Luis Sanchez
57 01:10:14 Virginia Silio
94 01:14:08 Kevin Hinson
104 01:15:29 Lizzie Dobson
136 01:20:57 Nathan Bignall
148 01:23:32 Jess Rexworthy
152 01:24:32 James Padvis
173 01:28:01 Philip Sellars
177 01:33:28 Sophie Abbott
178 01:33:28 John Bennett
186 01:36:28 David Goodwin
192 01:40:11 Anne-Marie Paszkiewicz
195 01:43:53 Ruth Mahon
197 01:43:57 Rachael Bignall

Results for the Bourneville Harriers Leafy 10k – 2.10.16

The Leafy 10k is a multi-terrain race starting at Rowheath Pavilion. It was a two lap, multi terrain race around the streets and parks of Bournville in Birmingham.

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Position Time Name
158 61:59 Wendy Foxall
224 81:53 Elaine Robinson

Results for the Shelton Striders 10k – 2.10.16

This race is located in Alvaston (Derby) and started on the old canal path before heading round Sinfin Avenue and onto Merrill Way, then down Wilmore Road to Sinfin and then returned to Shelton Lock via Sinfin Moor Lane and the old canal path and finishing near to the Community Centre. The course is fast and flat and offered runners a good PB opportunity.

Position Time Name
353 01:04:12 Sonia Karamat

 

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