Even an early morning snowfall that turned to sleet did not deter over 250 runners tackling the hilly course. Starting from Todmorden town centre, the race travelled up Rochdale Road, turning at Walsden Post Office for a long steady climb up to the Shepherd’s Rest.
The race quickly developed into a two way battle between David and Matt Proctor of Rochdale Harriers.
A slushy descent via Woodhouse Road took them to Halifax Road and a return back to the finish, with David edging the victory by just 2 second from his brother in a fast time of 29:22. John Brown of Salford Harriers finished in 3rd place, with Salford also winning the men’s team prize.
The ladies race was also a close contest with Anna Lupton of Radcliffe AC crossing the finish line in 34:15, just six seconds ahead of Rotherham’s Nicola Squires.
Sean Carey was the first Todmorden runner to finish in 19th place with Dwane Dixon in 25th and Martin Stork 46th.
Maria Prescott was the first Todmorden lady in 119th – winning the 2nd v45 prize – with Hatty Nylan in 155th just ahead of Mel Robertson in 167th. Moyra Parfitt won the v65 category prize. The ladies team prize was won by Stainland Lions who had sent a 33 strong contingent to the race.
Todmorden Results: 19 Sean Carey 34.12; 25 Dwane Dixon 34.42; 46 Martin Stork 36.47; 83 Darren Graham 39.46; 87 Peter Clarke 40.05; 88 Richard Butterwick 40.07; 119 Maria Prescott 42.58; 141 Kevin Coughlan 44.35; 155 Hatty Nylan 46.23; 167 Melanie Robertson 47.05; 183 David Leslie 48.58; 192 Graham Milnes 49.52; 197 Moyra Parfitt 50.17; 201 Julie Wyant 50.34; 237 Myra Wells 57.57; 239 Kathy Bridger 58.35.
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