Athletic club 1-2 in Bexhill 5K

This was the second race in the annual Bexhill Runners and Triathletes 5K series and is named after a club member who sadly died earlier this year.

Hastings Athletic Club took the top two spots with Joshua Varney winning in 16:49 and Sean Parker-Harding second in 16:57. The third place runner was Luke McWilton in 17:29.

In the ladies’ race, Emily Proto of Arena 80 AC repeated her strong performance from the May race, placing in the top 10 runners overall and again taking a decisive victory in 19:06. Sue Fry came in second in 19:51 with local Bexhill Runner Becci Holdaway third in a personal best time of 20:10.

Eleven members of Bexhill Runners & Triathletes completed the race. They were led home by JP Brophy, who came 9th in 19:24. Octogenerian Eddie Dolan won his age group in 36:14.

All funds raised by the club from the race - which was held in overcast and calm conditions - will go to the Alex Hall Memorial Fund, and will be used to promote and support sport in Bexhill, particularly among the young.

Seventy-seven children took part in the 500m, 1K and 2K races shortly before the main race. See Friday’s Bexhill Observer for the full article and more pictures.