HARRIERS STOMP THROUGH TO COMPLETE CROWBOROUGH 10K

BY HELEN O’SULLIVAN

The Hailsham Harriers team descended on the Crowborough 10K last month, which is now in its 36th year and formed the twelfth and final race within the Sussex Grand Prix series — series of Sussex club races held throughout February to November whereby teams and individuals compete against each other to win a range of awards.

The challenging two-lap course, organised by Crowborough Runners and events team, Nice Work, takes runners from Beacon Academy Primary, around the pretty surrounding lanes of Crowborough with an opportunity to get the feet wet through Palesgate Ford, before returning and finishing back at the Academy.

312 runners took part in the 10K which saw another big turnout from local club, Hailsham Harriers. Twenty-six Harriers took part with many running course personal bests. Adam Davies flew across the finish, first Harrier home in 40:40, followed by Men’s Captain: Carl Barton in 41:35, Rob Chrystie

42:05, Graham Woolley 43:09, Graham Purdye

45:24, Ladies Captain: Helen O’Sullivan 45:44, Mark Bassett 45:59, Audrey Haddon 46:16, Gary Smith

47:51, Chris Little 48:59, Andrew Moore 49:13, Simon Haddon 49:19, Katy Reed 49:30, Sam Neame 53:53, Steph Bassett 54:58, Lee Williams 56:44, Victoria

Katy Reed, Audrey Haddon and Helen O’Sullivan won the award for first Ladies Team whilst Graham Purdye, Audrey Haddon and Helen O’Sullivan were awarded first in their respective age categories. Running alongside the 10K saw 57 runners take part in a 5K event with Hailsham Harrier, Tina Macenhill, crossing the line, second place female in a strong 23:57. Tina then went on to support and run with her fellow team mate, Maria Stanford awards, once race results have been verified. Hailsham Harriers would like to thank Crowborough Runners for putting on another fantastic, well-organised event.

If you would like to learn more about joining Hailsham Harriers, a friendly running club for juniors and seniors, open to all abilities, please visit their website or social media pages for more information.