Thirteen members of Halifax Harriers took part in the Wistow 10km at the weekend. This scenic, rural road race, organised by Selby Striders running club, starts from outside Jubilee Hall in Wistow and meanders through small hamlets in the Selby area. The course is very fast with only 24ft of climbing in total.
This event is a counter race in the Harriers Race Challenge and first home for the club was Paul Bateman in 24th position in 38 minutes, 13 seconds. Ken Montgomery was close on his heels, one place behind in 38:17. James O’Rourke was also in hot pursuit finishing in 29th position in 38:41 and earning him 2nd Vet 50.
Jack Melia was next home in 74th place in a PB of 45:48 with Tim Slow just behind, taking 78th place in 46:44. Other Halifax finishers were: Paul Hopkinson 96th in 48:28, Hazel Berrett 118th in 50:12, Marc Rocheteau 126th in 51:10, Alan Brady 148th in 54:10, Martin Haigh 205th in 59:26, Kirsty Carver 217th in 1:01:21, Debbie Kirkbride 222nd in 1:02:59 and Chris Kirkbride 239th in 1:06:21. The first male to finish was Robert Brailsford of Wakefield Harriers in 31:37 and first lady was Amy Killoran of Pudsey Pacers in 38:34. There were 287 finishers.