Three Little Pigs gets runners huffing and puffing

THE opening event of Bexhill Runners' 2007 three-race series, otherwise known as The Three Little Pigs, was a 5K event.
By The Newsroom
Published 7th Jun 2007, 09:54 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 23:19 BST

Chris Illman (Cirencester AC) ran a fantastically controlled race to win in 16 minutes and 15 seconds. Runner-up was Daniel Anderson (Hastings AC) in 16.32.

First lady across the line was Gemma Sharpe (Arena 80) in 19.00. The winners of the men's and women's races each took home 50.

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Despite the blustery wind and showers, the event had a good turnout with 156 entrants and 148 finishers, including 22 members of Bexhill Runners.

The main 5K race was preceded by three children's races - 500m, 1K and 2K - which had 68 finishers. Seven-year-old Adam Williams (2.13) won the 500m, 12-year-old Georgia Eaton (3.36), took the 1K and 12-year-old Sophie Hunnisett (7.55) triumphed over 2K.

The next event in the series is another 5K on Wednesday July 25, starting at 7pm on Bexhill seafront, next to Bexhill Sailing Club. All finishers will receive a medal and T-shirt.

A strong turnout is expected as the event forms part of the Sussex road racing Grand Prix series, so runners are encouraged to enter in advance to avoid queues on the night.

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Race entry forms can be downloaded from Bexhill Runners' website at www.bexhillrunners.co.uk, or are available by contacting Sue Holdaway on 07712 589076 or e-mail [email protected]

Bexhill Runners results: 9th Danny Garbett 18.31, 15th Conrad Sparks 19.27, 20th Ken Beattie 19.46, 26th Simon Haffenden 20.04, 53rd Kelvin Holland 21.57, 57th Sherrill Barrett 22.20, 64th Stephen Crosby 22.58, 81st Daniel Crosby 23.59, 82nd Adam Cooke 24.31, 85th Stephen Callendine Evans 24.35, 86th Keith Oliver 24.59, 87th Julie Robinson 25.02, 88th John Newman 25.03, 89th Beverly Morgan 25.05, 91st Janet Purser 25.36, 92nd Antonio Serrano 25.43, 93rd Neil Paris 25.45, 95th Mark Pollard 26.02, 97th Terry Shackleton 26.06, 113th Daniel Coren 27.52, 121st Jenny Rhodes 29.05, 131st Eddie Dolan 31.37.