cuerden valley 10k trail race

badger Set events

Thanks to all who came along, many of whom have run all the Badger Set events. Congratulations are in order to our sponsor Debbie Salmon representing NEALES WASTE MANAGEMENT who announced she is pregnant; we do hope she will make the July event before hanging up her running shoes.

Judging by the positive feedback we seem to have hit on a winning formula. Despite the afternoon thunderstorm the skies cleared and it stayed dry for the event, although rather soggy underfoot.

All age categories were represented with some very impressive performances from veterans Colin Shuttleworth (V50) in 6th place, Dave Waywell (V65) in 13^th and juniors Matt Proctor 2nd and Heather Parker 26^th overall. Lee Passco of Blackburn who was hardly out of breath as he crossed the finish line won the race in style in a time of 37:20. However, he didn’t reach the record set by Tarus Elly of Salford Harriers 36:16 in last year’s July event.

The three Wildlife Trust stalls all completed their personal challenge. We didn’t lose anyone, all the cakes were eaten and proceeds topped £500 all in aid of our glorious wildlife. I hope to see you all again on Thursday 19^th July, please bring a friend and help me crack my target of 100 runners.

Apologies for any discrepancies with using 5yr age categories; I believe all results are now corrected. Just a quick note of appreciation to Wildlife Trust staff and Rossendale Harriers who helped put on the event, our sponsor Neales Waste Management and all the suppliers who donated prizes: Walsh for three pairs of running shoes, Viga, Running Bear, Foot Traffic, Hilly, Up & Running and SIS.

Many thanks – Clare Kenny.