RACE REPORT – BURNHAM BEECHES RUN 3 NOVEMBER 2018
(The 2019 run had to be cancelled because of gale force winds and Burnham Beeches was closed)
On
3rd November 2018 Burnham Beeches Rotary staged the 12th annual Burnham
Beeches Run. Runners had the choice of 5k and 10k races, within Burnham
Beeches, one of the most spectacular natural woodlands in the country.
The races offered challenging running for serious runners as well as fun
and enjoyment for those not so competitive. The 5k event was open to
juniors aged from 12 to 15 years.
Race morning came and the
weather was bright and sunny with blue skies all around. The Beeches
looked magnificent with the Autumn colours in their full glory. This
year we had excellent turnout and great conditions underfoot were
perfect for a fast run!
The men’s 10k was closely fought with
Robert Baylis coming across the line first in a time of 36:21. In the
women’s 10k Catriona Paterson was a convincing winner in a new women’s
course record of 41:19. Simon Rolfe and Vicky Childs took the honours in
the 5k races in excellent times of 21:26 and 26:29. Junior girl Lilley
Rolfe was first across the line in the junior 5k races in 23:26, with
Thomas Littleboy winning the junior boys race just behind her in 23:38.
There
was a huge contingent from local running club Burnham Joggers who were
resplendent in their day-glow yellow kit! After the race, Burnham
Joggers’ Chairman Alan Watson presented a cheque for £500 to Burnham
Beeches Rotary Club President Gareth Vest. A big thank you to the
Joggers!
The proceeds from the event will go to local charities,
Thames Valley Air Ambulance, British Heart foundation and Burnham
Beeches National Nature Reserve. Rotary Club President Gareth Vest
commented: “Thanks to everyone helping out and taking part. We will make
sure that all the monies raised are put to good use, helping us support
many local charities.”
Staging the event depends on the support
of many volunteers. In addition to members of Burnham Beeches Rotary
Club, we had great support from other Rotary Clubs, friends of Rotary
and local running clubs JAWS, and Burnham Joggers. Our thanks go to all
the volunteers who turned out on the day to help make the event a
success. We are also very grateful to our sponsors: Farnham Common
running store Apex Sports, Ashford Fitted Furniture, Halsa Chiropractic
& Physiotherapy and estate agents Hilton King and Locke.
The provisional race results are below: (scroll down and follow the links for the full lists)
2018 10K Men’s Results 2018 10K Women’s Results
1. Robert Baylis 36:21 1. Catriona Paterson 41:19
2. Colin Seymour 36:46 2. Susan Jarman 45:01
3. John Regan 38:09 3. Claire Pusey 45:25
2018 5K Men’s Results 2018 5K Women’s Results
1. Simon Rolfe 21:26 1. Victoria Childs 26:29
2. Simon Ade 26:16 2. Louise Watson 27:17
3. Daniel Day 27:56 3. Lisa Irlam 29:05
2018 5K Junior Boys' Results 2018 5K Junior Girls' Results
1. Thomas Littleboy 23:38 1. Lilley Rolfe 23:26
Full race results can be viewed at www.burnhambeechesrun.co.uk