Friday evening saw the annual Ards 5 mile Challenge, promoted by Ards Lions Club and sponsored By Regent Business Equipment. It featured an impressive run to win from the front by Brian Barron in 27:15 min in pleasant conditions. Brian is in good form following recent wins in the club Smith Shield and a track pb at 3000m. Several other North Down athletes were in the field and had good results. No prizes – its a charity event – but Jamie McMeechan was 1st Junior in 30:41, his father David McMeechan was was 2nd veteran (vets start at 45 in this event) in 31:27 and the ladies were 4th, 5th and 6th in the Open Women (under 45). Catherine Roberts ran 33:28, Nikki Heywood 35:26 and Sarah Benton 35:46. Mark Reid ran 33:49 and John McGarvey 37:04.
The report for the Newtownards Chronicle by Dennis Nash is attached below.
Report and results Ards Charity 5 2014