Jordan Neil (15) had a brilliant run to just head Michael Dyer for 2nd and 3rd U20 and lead the North Down contingent home in a race which had everything – quality runners, a big field and superbly organised. David Seaton was 2nd O55.
North Down results were
Jordan Neil 18th 16.41 2nd U20
Michael Dyer 19th 16.42 3rd U20
Thomas Simmons 52nd 18.14
David Seaton 60th 18.32 2nd O55
Mark Reid 78th 19.03
Colin Funston 93rd 19.23
Richard Thompson 99th 19.30
Paul O’Driscoll 175th 21.30
Nicola McCaughey 229th 22.50
Pat O’Driscoll 252nd 23.19
Pauline Mossey 270th 23.22
The race had 510 finishers and was won by Dermot Donnelly from Bryan Conway just outside the course record.