The 3rd and final race of The Red Kite Challenge Summer Series was hosted by Sarn Helen Running Club and featured a 4.7 mile challenging route through Longwood Forest.
Dylan Lewis 2nd overall and 1st M35 in a superb time of 31:37, Dan Hooper 3rd overall and 1st M45 in 34:17, Keith Evans 2nd M45 35:48, Eilir Evans 36:24, Matt Clarke 37:21, David Thomas 1st M55 40:36, Bon Adrian Damalerio 44:07, Paul Gough 44:56, Nathan de Pablo 46:16, Arwyn Jones 51:22, Alix Arndt 1st Female 43:23, Vicky Phillips 52:54 with Tony Hall as Tail Runner.
The RTT Llys Y Fran Trail 10K took place at the scenic Llys Y Fran Reservoir in Pembrokeshire. A single loop course around the lake over woodland trails and rolling countryside. Kevin Jones had a fabulous run to finish 4th overall and was 1st M55 in 46:11 with Simon Reed finishing 2nd in category with a great time of 52:16.
The 49th International Snowdon Race took place on July 18th, starting and finishing in Llanberis, this was an up and down mountain race with 3,299ft of climbing to the summit and featured elite international runners. Dan Hooper took up the challenge and was rewarded with 3rd M50 in a fantastic time of 1:30:57.
The 1st race of this year’s Poppit Sands Series of Races has taken place and as always saw great representation from Sarn Helen. Despite being a challenging race due to having to run across the sand it draws runners back year upon year with 110 runners competing on the night. Ollie George 2nd overall in a great time of 18:44, Rory Fairhurst 20:45, Layla Omar-Davies continuing on her winning streak was 1st Female in 21:44, Kevin Jones 1st M50 22:10, Ian Williams 23:46, Simon Reed 24:42, Eryl Jones 24:58, Meinir Williams 1st F45 27:51 closely followed by Eleri Rivers in 27:58, James Laurie 28:05, Elin Jones 28:36, Liz Pugh 32:47, James Puetz 33:02, Sarah Puetz 33:27, Claire Williams 35:15. It was great to see our Youth Runners running alongside the seniors and all 3 did amazing, Ben Hall 22:38, Osian Jones 22:39 and Ella Phillips 29:15.
Y Domen Fawr is a 5.8 mile fell race with over 1800 ft of elevation, a challenging and technical race held at Y Cwm in Ebbw Vale. Dan Hooper had a great run to finish as 1st M50 in 50:24 with Glyn Price having an equally good run to finish 1st M55 in 55:11.
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