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Mt Vernon Grand Traverse 2015

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Fine weather, perfect course conditions and Freddo Frog chocolates helped make the 12th running of the Mount Vernon Grand Traverse the most successful to date with a record turn-out of 175 competitors throughout the three events.

Sam Hansby headed home the largest ever field of 79 runners in the Grand Traverse with a time of 1hr 17min 30 sec. followed by Billy Hebberd and Dave Grono. Annabelle Latz crossed the line to claim her third successive women’s title in 1hr 30min 41sec. Robyn Deane and Anna McDermid rounded out the top three places.

In the 11km Fun Run/Walk, Travis Haymes took overall line honours in 57min 08sec. ahead of Ryan Lock and Ashley Toms. Rebecca Lawrence missed the women’s race record by just 10 seconds finishing in a time of 1hr 02min 39sec. followed by Matilde Folis and Lisa Johnston.

The Kids Challenge was won by Finley Neilson in 10min 07sec. just ahead of Connor Pugh and Stella Roberts who was the first girl to finish. Stella’s time was 10min 56sec.

A big thanks thanks to all competitors, spectators, volunteers, marshals, tail-end Charlie’s and sponsors for making the event a huge success.

Full Results Michelle’s Photos David’s Photos

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Christchurch Airport Marathon 2015

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A large contingent of club members contested the Christchurch Airport Marathon, half marathon and associated events on Sunday morning. They joined more than 4000 other runners and walkers on the start-line at Cathedral Square. It was the first time that the event had been held in the city centre since the devastating 2011 earthquakes.
The half marathon doubled as the NZ Championship and this was contested by Robbie Barnes and Tracey Sims. Margaret Hazelwood won the W60-69 Age Group over 42.2km distance. Robbie Barnes and Don Bate collected top-10 placings in the M50-59 Age Group in their respective races. Megan Kain ran her first half marathon.
Marathon (514 finishers)
Margaret Hazelwood 3hrs 55min 16sec. (1st W60-69)
Half Marathon Run (2,038 finishers)
Robbie Barnes 1hr 19min 50sec. (2nd NZ Champs M50-54)
Kevin Bishell 1hr 31min 11 sec.
Cameron Kain 1hr 40min 28sec.
Jodie Brown 1hr 47min 06sec.
Tracey Sims 1hr 59min 06 sec. (4th NZ Champs W45-49)
Megan Kain 2hrs 04min 14sec.
Half Marathon Walk (209 finishers)
Kay Leach 3hrs 04min 21sec.
10km Run (1,214 finishers)
Dale Smit 39min 52sec.
Don Bate 42min 10sec.
James Cliff 44min 31sec.
Geoff Handley 55min 42sec.
Anna Barnes 57min 39sec.
Leanne Barnes 1hr 06min 02sec.
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Handicap Race 2015

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Club members contested the Handicap Race on a new course down Sutherland Stream on Saturday afternoon. The race was first introduced in 2014 and is held on a 2 km circuit with distances varying depending on grades. The children aged 10 and under compete over 1 km.
Dave Henry took overall line honours in the 6 km run and Helen Walshe won the 6 km walk. Children’s race winners were Neve McKenzie, Andrew Hall, Amber Bendell, Finn McKenzie, Anna Barnes and Sam Hamilton.

Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon 2015

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The Barnes family headed north for the weekend to take part in the Rotorua Marathon and associated events on Saturday. Robbie competed in the marathon run, Anna took part in the quarter marathon run and Leanne contested the 5.5km run.

Robbie Barnes 2hrs 58min 38sec. (26th overall; 1st M50-54) – Marathon Run

Anna Barnes 57min 35sec. (117th overall; 55th F0-99) – Quarter Marathon Run

Leanne Barnes 34min 37sec. (45th overall; 24th F0-99) – 5.5km Run

Full Results

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Nelson Shoe Clinic Half Marathon 2015

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Keith Zanders, Bruce Hillis, Margaret Hazelwood and Don Bate lined up on Sunday morning at Saxton Field Athletics Track for the Nelson half marathon and quarter marathon runs. Margaret finished 1st in the F60-69 Age Group over the 21.1km distance.

Contested in sunny conditions overall line honours went the way of Oska Inkster-Baynes in a time of 1hr 09min 29sec. Paula Canning set a new course record of 1hr 23min 22sec. in the process of claiming her 10th successive women’s title.

Club Results:

Half Marathon Run

Keith Zanders 1hr 28min 03sec. (7th M20-39)

Bruce Hillis 1hr 39min 48sec. (4th M50-59)

Margaret Hazelwood 1hr 48min 58sec. (1st F60-69)

Quarter Marathon Run

Don Bate 48min 45sec. (3rd M50-59)

Results and photos

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Burton Cup 2015

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The Burton Cup handicapped event was contested at Taylor Dam on Saturday afternoon. The original W.G. Burton Trophy which dates back to 1933 is presented to the Senior Men’s race winner.

Race winners on the day were Andrew Hall, Gemma Bishell, Hunter Bendell, Sam Hamilton, Kiri Johnson, Linda Hall, Sheila Waters, Adam Baker, Tim Hamilton and Hamish Hargest.

The final handicapped cross country event of the season will take place on Saturday 16th May. The Handicap Race which was first introduced in 2014 will be contested on a new course down Sutherland Stream.

Full Results and Photos (courtesy of Michelle Fox)

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