Upton Bishop hosted a really enjoyable Big Dipper 10K on Sunday, September 16th.

The broad appeal of this race was emphasised by the age range of the competitors from sixteen-year-old Owen Fishpool to eighty-year-old Syd Wheeler.

Despite the strong headwinds both the men and ladies course records were broken with some remarkable times for a hilly 10K. Barry Reynolds of Hereford Couriers cruised home ahead of last year’s second place Felix Rusby [Yeovil Olympiads] and James Rose [Severn AC].

The ladies race was closer with Alice Taylor of Cheltenham Harriers holding off last year’s winner Isobel Davies and Joanna Eddy in third.

The children’s race on the playing field was equally well contested and everyone received a medal and refreshments. The sports and social club are grateful for the support of Ross First Responders, Chaseview Veterinary Clinic, Bailey Farms, Chicory Crops, Fleetcare Services and Newent Autos.

Big Dipper 10K 2018 Prizewinners:

1st Man - Barry Reynolds, Hereford Couriers, 35m45s [course record]

2nd Man - Felix Rusby, Yeovil Olympiad, 37m25s

3rd Man - James Rose, Severn AC, 37m42s

1st Lady - Alice Taylor, Cheltenham Harriers, 41m6s [course record]

2nd Lady - Isobel Davies, Unaffiliated, 41m24s

3rd Lady - Joanna Eddy, Unaffiliated, 46m36s

1st MV40 - Andrew Stephens, Monross Trailblazers, 39m32s

1st FV40 - Cathy Fletcher, Unaffiliated, 54m36s

1st MV50 - Alex Haines, Unaffiliated, 41m3s

1st FV50 - Mandy Morgan, Unaffiliated, 49m56s

1st MV60 - Tony Champken, Wye Valley Runners, 46m48s

1st FV60 - Jan Edwards, Wye Valley Runners, 53m38s

1st MV70 - Brian Symonds, Wye Valley Runners, 1h2m38s

1st MV80 - Syd Wheeler, Chepstow Harriers, 1h14m6s

1st Male Team - Monross Trailblazers

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