On Sunday 27th March 5 of our athletes took part in the Ballygalget community race, with East Down athletic club. Frankie Rea led the club home in 16th place (41:59) with Keith Gilmore next in with 20th (42:54). Robert Martin, running under his true identity after Larne, finished in 31st (45:22) while Roy Sittlington made it home in 62nd (50:56). Gavin McDonnell completed the course in 102nd (58:11).
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Easter Monday saw the annual 5 mile race around Whitehead. First competed for in 1924 and hosted at various venues before settling on the current hilly course, the event attracts quality runners. Jessica Craig finished 2nd female in a pb time of 30:20, particularly impressive considering her flu like symptoms. Gareth Watton finished in 15th position with a quality 29:22 over the undulating course in blustery conditions.