Wed. 28th May 2025, Lea Town
On a mild and sunny Wednesday evening a total of 215 runners lined up for Wesham Summer 10k, with 27 of these being from Preston Harriers for the latest race in the Road Club Championship.
The strong showing from Preston Harriers did not disappoint with both the Men and Women taking the team prizes in this local, well organised event. On an individual basis Rob Danson was first home from the Harriers after a hotly contended battle in 31:33 with Luke Suffolk finishing 5th overall (1st Junior) in 33:26, Martin Phillips 11th in 34:53 and Andy Cottam (1st V45) in 36:03.
Next home were Jason Parker (V50) in 36:44, Gethin Butler (1st V55) in 37:07, Brian Evans (V40) 37:40, Stuart Nixon (V40) 38:29, Gareth Fairclough (V45) 38:49, Chris Williams 39:01, Richard Southworth 39:05, Paul Blakemore (V40) 39:26, Dougie Potter (V40) 40:54, Chris Wales (V50) 44:55, Garry Stubbs-Bronson (V50) 45:55, Stephen Mort (V50) 46:13, Mike Gelder (V55) 47:40, Maciej Jarno (V40) 48:23 and Alan Appleby (1st V75) 53:42
In the Ladies race, Katie Littlefair dominated with 1st overall in 41:43, more than 1 minute ahead of the 2nd placed female. Next home was Liz Horne (1st F50) 44:53, Sharon Wilkinson (F50) 46:57 and Catherine Mitchell (F45) 49:21.
Finishing strongly, representing the Harriers were also Zowie Parnell (F40) 53:39, Sue Wickham (F60) 1:01:45, Maureen Kirkby (1st F70) 1:02:36 and Agnieska Kowalczyk (F35) 1:04:08.
Race photos at Preston H. Flickr