Stubbington 10k

A massive turn-out for a popular race – Stubbington 10k, the first race of 2017 saw us IOWRR’s bringing a coach across full of runners and supporters.

A total of 53 completed the undulating distance yesterday in the rain. The race now in its 32^nd year sold out all 2,000 places before Christmas.

The race starts on a main road, Titchfield road, heading away from the village. The course takes a dip down then back-up cutting through Titchfield then starts meandering through closed twisty country lanes to the bird haven on the seafront. The route follows the main road back past a few pubs winding its way to the village. Finishing in the village square – the event is chip timed although weather might have contributed to lots not receiving a chip time, chip times being on average 4 seconds slower and some even up to an hour out – Bridget completing 10k in 1 min 29!

For some IOWRR’s this was their first attempt at 10k and for lots of others huge PB’s were achieved, and a special shout-out to Polly returning after nearly a year off from racing whilst having Daisy – amazing effort from you all in tough conditions!

Well done to Trish for 1^st V50 and Pete for 2^nd V50, both receiving lovely mementoes and cash. Also to Mike for coming 39th overall!

Race results (those in bold this is their finishing not chip time):