Horwich RMI Harriers secured a notable double team victory in the final event in this year's Central Lancs Grand Prix, the 27th Royal Pendlebury Children's Hospital Half Marathon at Swinton.

On a windy day the race was won by local athlete Paul Freary in 1hr 11mins 26secs, closely followed by Horwich's Colin Rigby who had a great run to finish second and only 15 seconds behind.

Rob Jackson had a solid run to finish next for Horwich in sixth, in what was his 18th consecutive run in this event, and with Rob Haworth 11th (third over 45) the men easily won the team prize.

Karen Hutchinson led the ladies team to victory finishing 50th (second lady), with Claire McKenna and Gaynor Higson (first over-35) making up the winning trio.

The final race in this year's English Fell Championship, the 5.9mile (1500ft ascent) Shelf Moor Fell Race in Derbyshire saw the Horwich over-50s men's team secure the English team title for their age category.

First finisher for Horwich was Steve Jackson who came a fantastic 26th (first over-50) and this the day after finishing ninth and first vet in the gruelling Ben Nevis Fell Race (10 miles, 4400ft ascent).

Tony Hesketh finished third over-50 in 44th, with Mick Crook also running well for the over-50s to finish 98th.

The Horwich scorers for the over-50s' victorious team throughout the season were Steve Jackson, Tony Hesketh, Mick Crook, Jeff Holloway, Ted Crook, Brian Walton and Pete Walkington.

Results: Swinton Half Marathon: 1. P. Freary (Belgrave), 1.11.26; 2. C. Rigby 1.11.41; 6. R. Jackson 1.14.54; 11. R. Haworth 1.18.54; 15. A. Murray 1.20.59; 16. S. McMyler 1.21.15; 29. D. Fleming 1.23.46; 30. A. Porter 1.24.20; 50. K. Hutchinson 1.27.52; 66. J. Ashton 1.29.55; 79. W. Humphreys 1.31.39; 81. K. Makin 1.31.47; 85. B. Allman 1.32.07; 87. C. McKenna 1.32.16; 90. G. Higson 1.33.15; 144. K. Porter 1.42.45; 234. M. Holden 2.09.11.

Finishers 246. Men's Teams 1. Horwich; 2. Chorley H. Ladies' Teams 1. Horwich; 2. Chorley H.

Shelf Moor Fell Race: 26. S. Jackson 47.57; 44. T. Hesketh 49.48; 79. C. Jones 53.59; 81. R. Green 54.07; 98. M. Crook 56.12; 99. J. Holloway 56.17; 131. C. Waterworth 1.00.50; 132. T. Varley 1.00.55.