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St David’s Day Run: A Run to Remember

On Sunday 16th September 2018, MPCT held it’s last ever St’ David’s Day Run after 18 years of the hugely successful event. The event was a re-scheduled one, with the “Beast from the East” forcing us to postpone the original race from March to September.

Despite the weather still not displaying its best, the rain managed to hold off during the races themselves, and over 1000 competitors crossed the Finish lines, receiving the “best ever” (according to several competitors) medal and t-shirt.

Muktaar Farhan, the winner of the main event, ran 10 kilometres in an impressive 35 minutes on the nail!

Below you will find the list of winners from the day, congratulations to all runners that took part and thank you for your support over the last 18 years.

If you would like to see photos of the day click HERE

 

 

1k

1st Millie Gold
2nd Noah Cuke
3rd Dylan Evans

 

5k

Overall   Male Time Female Time
1st Joseph Reardon 00:16:57 Evie Watkins 00:19:55
2nd Alex Jackson 00:17:26 Bethany Gold 00:20:10
3rd Mark Fowles 00:17:30 Sophie Knoyle 00:20:25

 

Categories Male Time Female Time
35+ – – Elin Howard 00:22:49
40+ David Craig 00:18:07 Catherine Olivant 00:22:49
45+ Joe Scaife 00:20:17 Lowri Newman 0024:24
50+ Stephen Wiergowski 00:19:59 – –

 

10k

Overall Male Time Female Time
1st Muktaar Farhan 00:35:00 Niki Morgan 00:41:00
2nd Darren Bishop 00:35:27 Cassie Evans 00:45.41
3rd Symon Murphy 00:35:43 Bryony Weavers 00:46:18

 

Categories Male Time Female Time
35+ – – Cheryl Tanner 00:49:00
40+ Anthony Lydall 00:38:54 Rosie Sweetman 00:47:12
45+ Robert Davies 00:38:26 Niki Morgan 00:41:00
50+ Mike Evans 00:40:56 – –
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