ATHelite Run In The Park 2010

Another great morning in the grounds of Chatelherault House on Sunday for the 4th Run in the Park.
First off were the juniors in the out & back 1k Fun Run - an excellent turnout & lots of excited & determined faces at the finish line. We do have photos available of the 1k but obviously cannot post them online - feel free to email us with a race number & we will see if we have any action shots for you.
The 5k was held over a different route his year, partly to make it slightly easier by not plummiting down the stairs, partly to make it better for spectators & also to avoid the lower trails which had been sheet ice for most of the year. The new course took in a loop round the back of the house followed by 2 laps of the Huntsmans Ride.
This years race winner was race regular Robert Gilroy. Robert was pleased that there were no stairs due to his sore knee, but this certainly didn't hold him back as his time of 16.16 was still great for this undulating course. 2nd Male Kevin Downie from EKAC was not far behind Robert with an also excellent time of 16.53 & opened up a good gap on 3rd Male Paul Thompson from Helensburgh 18.03.
The womens race, as in previous years, was dominated by the Motherwell ladies with Jo Clark first over the line in 21.34, closely followed by Carole Munro just nipping under the 22 min mark in 21.59. 3rd female was Clare Barr in 22.27.
Well done to Motherwell who also cleared up the majority of the age category prizes as well as 1st Male & Female Teams.

Massive thanks to everyone who raced & came to support & even bigger thanks to all the Marshals & helpers who make the event work.

We have loads of photos available here