Bourton Roadrunners 10k - 27th February 2011

The Bourton 10K Road Race, ever popular due to it’s attractive, well supported course and good organisation, took place on Sunday the 27th February in almost perfect conditions; calm and dull with drizzle just after the race start.

The fast, flat course was graced with local internationals in both the male and female race, with Dan Robinson of Stroud AC setting such a sweltering pace from the off, that only Steven Naylor from Woodstock Harriers could stay with him. However, in Steve's own words he could only match the pace for 3K before he had to drop tempo slightly. The two finished well clear of the rest of the field with impressive times of 30:08 and 30:39.

Leading the chasing pack, John Parker of CLC Striders edged ahead of Cirencester's Chris Illman and James Bolton also from Woodstock Harriers. Andrew Hussey, gave a strong performance to take first Vet 40 prize.

Gloucester AC and Irish track International, Rose-Anne Galligan, stormed through the race amongst the top men, annihilating the rest of the ladies field to cross the line in 35:08. Diana Moore from Headington Road Runners in 38:17 was strongly contested by Lucy Walmsley, 3rd overall and 1st LV 35 in 38:23 and Liz Grolimund of Alchester RC in 39:13.

Host Cub, Bourton were proud of their junior runners, Lewis Gray and Conor Shoemark, being just pipped by Cheltenham Harriers' Dan Owen who took the junior men's title in a very fast time of 35:06, while Beth Wynn, in her first 10K won the Junior Ladies' title in 43:06.

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Highlights

British International Dan Robinson of Stroud wins in 30:08, followed by Steven Naylor from Woodstock Harriers in 30:39

Irish International Rose-Anne Galligan of Gloucester AC won the ladies in 35:08.

Bourton’s Lewis Gray and Conor Shoemark had a brilliant race, finishing in 35:23 and 35:32 respectively.

Beth Wynn, in her first 10K won the Junior Ladies’ title in 43:06.

Enjoy the mini gallery below - each picture expands.

Dan Robinson leads, lapping the slower runners before leaving the village.

Lewis Gray looking strong approaching 1k.

Conor Shoemark close on Lewis' tail.

Beth Wynn looking relaxed in her first 10k - she went on to win first junior lady.

Rob Humphris, who had a great run, is just starting to feel the discomfort.

Keren and Andy Beasley joining us again.

Other reports may be found on our recent race reports page.