Sun above, mud below

The third race in the Athletics and Cycling Masterton [ACM] Harriers 2023 cross-country series was held last Sunday 14 May, where 70 runners competed for the Talbot Memorial trophies.

Weather conditions were fine at the Kamahi farm track in Rangitumau, but muddy ground conditions necessitated slight deviations to the planned track.

Only a few competitors completed the demanding 8km course, with the majority electing to run the shorter 6, 4 or 2km circuits.

The next race in the series is on Sunday May 28 at a new venue on Matapihi Road.

Results

8km race:           

1^st Gavin Champion – 49:43

2^nd Michael Duthie – 53:05

3^rd Kip Marks – 53:10

6km race:           

1^st Andrew Hayes – 29:44 [men’s scratch Talbot Memorial Trophy winner]

2^nd Corey Miller – 31:38

3^rd Brooke Miller – 31:41 [women’s scratch Talbot Memorial Trophy winner]

4^th Helen Gard’ner – 33:42

5^th Malcolm MacDonald – 34:09

4km race:            

1^st Jack Gard’ner – 24:19

2^nd Sally Duffy – 25:02

3^rd Justin Miller – 26:17

2km race:           

1^st Mack Duffy – 11:04

2^nd James Hayes – 12:13

3^rd Luke Mason – 14:31

Men’s handicap winner: Roger Jones

Women’s handicap winner: Jane Flowerday

Walkers’ winner: Viv Bunny

Under 11 handicap trophy: Charlie Gard’ner

Junior trophy: Brooke Duffy