Sourton Tors Fell Race
Sourton Tors was the final race in the ORC summer fell series. Despite some biblical weather forecast, the sun came out to play for the majority of the race. The race is a 5km circular loop from Sourton Village Hall with over 250m of elevation gain. There was a good turn out from ORC, with 12 seniors and 4 juniors taking part.
With this race concluding the ORC summer series, prizes were awarded the highest male and female achiever across three of the four series races – many congratulations to Luke Stannus and Lorna Critchlow.
Dartmoor Volcano
Also on Saturday, Paul Trace completed the Dartmoor Volcano, official time 1 hour 43 mins, finishing 20th overall.
The Dartmoor Volcano is a 16km course up to the Red Lake Volcano, with 3 river crossings and some significant bogs! Weather was lovely on the day, but the ground underfoot was very wet underfoot. Paul said ‘it was very tough running through the bogs and managed to face plant through one!’
Vilnius Half Marathon
On Sunday, Oli Hunt ran Vilnius Half Marathon and finished in 1:30:50 as the 1st Brit home! He said it was a lovely route taking in Vilnius old town before heading into a large wooded park area and then following the river back into the old town. A great atmosphere at the event village as well, would recommend it to anyone.
Stratford Big Half Marathon
Pearl Barnes was in action again this weekend completing the Stratford Big Half marathon in a new PB of 2 hours 7mins. It was a beautiful rural route amongst Warwickshire countryside with a fitting end past the RSC theatre. Pearl grew up nearby so was a nostalgic run for her.
Worcester Half Marathon
On Sunday, Steve Sincock ran the Worcester Half coming 1st MV65 in 1:27:01. This event was an England Athletics Masters qualifier attracting some 2,000 runners. Another great big city event with a course taking in parts of the riverside, the racecourse and the city centre all on closed roads.
New Forest Marathon
On Sunday, LJ completed a rather wet New Forest marathon. It was a beautiful scenic route through the New Forest, taking in stunning views and of course the ponies! A really well organised event. She did the half a few years back (in much nicer conditions!) so decided to take on the full challenge this year. Official times still pending, LJ’s watch time of 4 hrs 53 was a PB, which she was really pleased with.
