Almost 140 runners braved the blustery conditions on Saturday 25th February 2017 to take on the testing but scenic Parkanaur Forest 10 Mile course, which comprised of three laps of the forest. The fifth and final race in the series included Frankie Rea, who completed all the races, and on this occasion he finished 23rd in a time of 68:46. Frankie was placed 18th overall male prior to Saturday so should finish in the top 20. Brian Geddis also completed the minimum of 3 races and is provisionally placed 20th overall. In the final age group category gradings Frankie won the M60 while Brian also won the M55 category. Frankie and Brian will receive their awards on Thursday 30th March where Sperrin Harriers will undoubtedly recognise the unique achievement of Frankie who won all five of his age category races.
Success for two of our athletes which may inspire some of our other trail runners next winter to enhance their cross country pedigree with a bit of forest running.
On Sunday the Stroke Association NI organized Resolution run took place around the Queens sports area. In poor weather conditions 347 runners took to the start line and Adam Skelly recorded 43:24 which placed him 9th with Roy Sittlington 51:31 and 42nd.
