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Large fields contested the Burton Cup handicapped event at Taylor Dam on Saturday. For the first time walkers who took part also started on handicapped times.
The original W.G. Burton Trophy dates back to 1933 and is presented to the winner of the Senior Men’s race. This was won by Dale Smit ahead of runner-up Will Barnes.
Other winners on the day included Fletcher Kopua, Amber Bendell, Angus Kopua, Sam Hamilton, Anna Barnes, Yasmin Gee, Kiri Johnson and Bruce Hillis. In the walking section Diana Smit and Julie Hunter crossed the line together to finish first equal.
The final event at Taylor Dam will be held on Saturday 24th May and is a 6 km Handicap Run being held in a reverse direction. There will be shorter distances on the day for children.

Full Results      Photos

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Margaret Hazelwood competed in the 50km event this past weekend. The course is around Hagley Park many, many times. I asked if she could run so far then run the other way but no, same way.
Margaret excelled in her race running 4 hours 50 minutes coming first in her age group beating the grade / distance record by a whole 1 hour. Well done Margaret.
For full race results go to http://nz.srichinmoyraces.org/chch100k2014

Robbie Barnes, Kevin Ellis, Keith Zanders, Michelle Harris and Jodie Brown competed in Alpine Lodge Loop the Lake last weekend at St Arnaud. This popular event is organised by Nelson Events and the course is an anticlockwise circuit of Lake Rotoiti.

Despite the less than favourable weather forecast 343 finishers completed the 25km distance in good conditions.

The event will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in 2015 and a tentative date of 18th April has been set. Entry numbers are capped so be sure to get your entry in as soon as they’re open so that you don’t miss out.

Club Results:

Robbie Barnes 1hr 57min 37sec. (6th overall; 1st M50-59)
Kevin Ellis 2:18:30 (37th)
Keith Zanders 2:21:05 (41st)
Michelle Harris 2:55:55 (163rd)
Jodie Brown 2:57:04 (167th)

Provisional Results

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Despite the wet weather good competitive fields contested the Novice Cup at Taylor Dam on Saturday afternoon. This was the first handicapped event of the 2014 season.

The closest finish of the day came in the Boys 10 and under. At the end of 1 km just one second separated Angus Kopua and Finn McKenzie.

The next race at Taylor Dam is for the Burton Cup on Saturday 3rd May and once again all competitors (except walkers) will start off on handicap. However it will be an extra challenge for seniors and veterans who will step up to longer distances.

Full results

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The cross country scratch races were held at Taylor Dam on Saturday. These are used by the club handicappers to calculate estimated times for up-coming handicapped races starting with Novice Cup on Saturday 12th April. It was pleasing to see a number of new-comers as well as many returning club regulars.

Winners on the day were Finn McKenzie, Fletcher Kopua, Amber Bendell, Lexi Pottinger, Sam Hamilton, Lucy Bendell, Anna Barnes, Wayne Gee, Haleigh Smith, Michelle Fox, Robbie Barnes and Keith Zanders.

Full Results

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We had our open day at the Wairau Bridge Renwick last weekend. Attendance was not great but understandable given the summer sport were winding down with finals everywhere. We do have some photos in our photo gallery.
Today it is another pack run starting from Riverlands Community Hall where you go onto the Wither Hills and return. Anyone from the community are welcome to run, jog, walk or talk then enjoy a cuppa afterwards.
Next week the competition begins at the Taylor Dam with our Scratch race. Again everyone is welcome whether a member or not. Just come and enjoy and of course a cuppa afterwards.
Thanks to Sheila Waters we have had a static display in the Blenheim Public Library. Looked impressive thanks Sheila.