This race was exactly "as it said on the tin" a favourable first mile, a severe uphill second mile (which added 2 mins, then 4 miles of undulations on quiet country lanes. So a challenging course for 3 Barlicks “boys” in a small select field of just 44 which toed the line. The race was made easier by a gentle breeze taking the edge off temperatures on a fine warm and sunny late summer morning.
LEE PARRINGTON led after half a mile and held on for a clear win. Down the field, PETE WILKINSON had the better of TERRY LONERGAN for the first half of the race, proving stronger on the hills, with Terry coming through in the second 5K.
1ST LEE PARRINGTON 36.19
17TH TERRY LONERGAN M65 49.46
18TH PETE WILKINSON M65 51.19
A good weekend for the Parrington brothers, as Russell also won an obstacle race for his team Muddy Kit.