Sunday morning saw 516 people, including 41 from Hayle Runners, take on the Falmouth Half Marathon. Spirits were high despite the overcast day, and there was some fantastic support out on the course to cheer everybody along through the mizzle.
The “undulating” 13.1 mile road route started on Cliff Road before looping around Pendennis Headland and then following the coast past Gylly and Swanpool beaches. Runners then headed out towards Maenporth and Mawnan Smith, before turning back towards home.
The Hayle ladies’ team did especially well, coming in first overall. Emma Paull, Melodie Manners, Kirsty Medlock, Melissa Nicholas, Andrea Simmons, and Michelle Fitt did brilliantly on a tough course.
The Hayle men’s team – made up of Jacob Gardner, Kieran Murrant, Liam O’Neill, Scott Abraham, Ian Curnow, and Jon Eldon – came in fourth place overall, which is a fantastic effort as well.
Hayle Runners placing in the top three of their age category were:
- Emma Paull – 1st, Female 35-39
- Kirsty Medlock, 1st, Female 40-44
- Andrea Simmons – 1st, Female 65-69
- Jacob Gardner – 1st Male under 35
- Liam O’Neill – 3rd, Male 35-39
- Scott Abraham – 2nd, Male 50-54
- Jon Eldon – 1st, Male 60-64
- Chunky Penhaul – 1st, Male 75-79
- Stuart Townend – 1st, Male 80+
Every Hayle Runner who took part in the race did the club proud, and we look forward to more of the same as we head into spring!