Up & Running 10km - Race Report

There were 223 entries for the first ever Up & Running 10km held in Milton Keynes on Sunday 11th December. Excellent running conditions, not too cold and overcast. The course started by Gullivers World and ran along the Grand Union Canal, around part of Willen Lake and after a gradual climb between 6.5 and 8km there was the relief of a long downhill through the beautiful Campbell Park. The first runner home, Fabian Downs of Chiltern Harriers led from the start and finished the course in 34.52 with Oliver Langford second in 36.28 and Matthew Leach third in 36.54. The first lady to finish was Liza Williams in 44.38 and the first veteran runner home was Richard Amery in 9th Place.

The two winners received a voucher each to the value of £85, donated by Up & Running, and the other prize winners each received an Up & Running voucher. All the marshals on the course were supplied by the Boxfit club, from Luton, who were very supportive to the runners and all finishers received an Up & Running goody bag at the finish. Many of the runners have since commented on how much they had enjoyed the run.

Phil said "My wife and i took part in the first Up and Running 10km run yesterday, it was an excellent event, and very well organised".

Regards

Gerry

The start

The Race

The Male winner

Some of the Social run'gang'

The Female winner