A number of records tumbled during the 13th edition of the Mount Vernon Grand Traverse on Sunday. The day also saw a record turn-out of competitors throughout the three events with more than 200 participating.
Sam Hansby claimed his second successive title in the Grand Traverse taking line honuors and narrowly missing the men’s record in the process. His winning time was 1hr 14min 10sec. and he was followed home by Billy Hebberd and Tom Patchett. Megan Craig won the women’s section in a record time of 1hr 23min 04sec. from Paula Olliver and Kerry Semmens. 
In the 11km Fun Run/Walk, Jeremy McKenzie finished ahead of Jimmy Johnston and George Varney in a record-breaking time of 47min 31sec. Laura Aiosa was the best of the women with a time of 1hr 08min 17sec. just in front of Claire Heath and Daina Crosbie.
The Kids Challenge was won by last year’s runner-up, Connor Pugh, in a time of 9min 17sec. just ahead of Jorja Bacchus who set a new girl’s record with 9min 35sec. Last year’s overall winner Finley Neilson finished in third place.
A huge thank-you to all competitors, spectators, volunteers, marshals, tail-end Charlie’s and sponsors for making the event a success.
Full results available here
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