RADCLIFFE AC's annual 6.5 miles trail tace was enriched by the addition of a number of trophies which were donated by Jim Rhodes in memory of his late wife Joan.
The winner was Salford Harrier Ken Chapman, a regular in Radcliffe races, who won in 37 minutes 25 seconds was two minutes slower than his winning time last year, reflecting on the heavy course, swamp-like in places, that faced the runners after recent heavy rain. Horwich runner Robert Jackson was second.
The Veterans Cup went to Steve Duckworth, who once turned out and won many races for Radcliffe, running now for Horwich, returned a time of 39 minutes for third place overall.
The third cup commemorating Joan Rhodes went to the first lady in the race, Clare Kenny, a veteran in her 40s from Calder Valley. Clare finished in 46.48.
Jim also donated smaller trophies for the winning ladies and men's teams, and these both went to Burnden Road Runners. Their ladies team included the remarkable Tess Harrison, who continues to excel despite having achieved the grand age of 65.
The Aspinall family from Alma Street in Radcliffe, did well, with young Alison taking second place among the ladies and the prize for first junior, while dad Manny was second O55. Another Radcliffe man, Paul Sinnott, was second O45.
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