Sixty runners entered this year's Big Dipper 10k in Upton Bishop on Sunday, September 25th. They came from as far as Preston and Llanelli and ranged in age from eighteen to seventy- three years.

Simon Lewis from Parc Bryn Bach Running Club made light work of the hills to win the men’s race ahead of local postman, Darren Ramage. Luke Gray was third man and led home five entrants from the Gray family.

Angela Jones, from Usk Running Club, belied her 50 years with an impressive win for the ladies in a new course record. Kate Owen of Wye Valley Runners and Laura Lelievre of Monross Trailblazers followed her.

Children’s races, free tea and cakes and a medal for all finishers made for a really enjoyable event.

Upton Bishop Sports and Social Club is grateful to their sponsors: Chaseview Veterinary Clinic, RP Joinery, Newent Auto Centre, Fleetcare Services and Cicory Crops.

1st Man – Simon Lewis – Parc Bryn Bach RC – 37m46s, 2nd Man – Darren Ramage – Road Runners Club – 39m21s, 3rd Man – Luke Gray – Unaffiliated – 39m50s.

1st Lady – Angela Jones – Usk RC – 42m05s – 2nd Lady – Kate Owen – Wye Valley Runners – 44m52s, 3rd Lady – Laura Lelievre – Monross Trailblazers – 45m54s.

1st Male Veteran 40 – Nic Dauncey – Malvern Joggers – 44m33s. 1st Female Veteran 40 – Nicola Emerson – Wye Valley Runners – 46m20s.

1st Male Veteran 50 – Nigel Baker – Monross Trailblazers – 45m09s. 1st Female Veteran 50 – Julie Casseley – Malvern Joggers – 52m20s.

1st Male Veteran 60 – Ronald Morris – San Domenico – 46m12s, 1st Female Veteran 60 – Dawn Kenwright – 50m42s

1st Male Veteran 70 Brian Symonds – Wye Valley Runners – 53m30s

1st Male Team – Monross Trailblazers – Nigel Baker, Sam Harness, Mike Caulfield

1st Female Team – Wye Valley Runners – Kate Owen, Nicola Emerson, Jan Edwards