Mel Casserly who is involved with this fine race tells us, "We had a great turnout for the race this year with over 300 runners and walkers participating, on a rainy day when we were not expecting significant numbers to show up. Times were slightly down on last year, with the winner local man Phil Kilgallon coming home in 34 minutes 36 seconds. First woman home was a local runner with a national profile, Lucy Brennan, in a great time of 37 minutes 27 Seconds. A great day was had, apart from the rain, with over 100 kids taking part in the kids races in advance. A big spread of cakes, buns and tarts along with buckets of tea was enjoyed by all participants afterwards in the oxfield sports centre."