41 runners from Hayle travelled up to Launceston to spend a sunny morning running the Treggy 7. They were in a field of nearly 370 runners who took on the 7-mile course.
The race starts in Launceston town square, where participants are treated to a downhill first mile. This gives way to an undulating route, including a half mile hill – fondly referred to as ‘That Hill’ by nearly everybody – up to the village of Tregadillett. Runners then return to Launceston and the finish line in the grounds of the castle.
All of our runners put in a fantastic effort, no matter where they placed, although there were some stand-out performances:
The women’s team, comprised of Melodie Manners, Lee Strickland, Melissa Nicholas, Kirsty Medlock, Corinne Gerrard and Jennifer Forbes, came second overall!
Hayle men’s teams came second AND third overall! The team in second place was Jacob Gardner, Jordan Morant, Neil Hayhurst, Daniel Strickland, Peter Barnes, and Adam Gore The team in third was Edmund Bennett, Liam O’Neill, Scott Abraham, Simon Knowles, Mark Williams, and Jon Eldon
Several runners also placed in the top three of their age categories. Those runners were:
- Melodie Manners – 1st – Women 35-39
- Jennifer Forbes – 3rd – Women 35-39
- Kirsty Medlock – 3rd – Women 40-44
- Lee Strickland- 2nd – Women 45-49
- Corinne Gerrard – 3rd – Women 50-54
- Scott Abraham – 2nd – Men 50-54
- Jon Eldon – 1st – Men 60-64
- Chunky Penhaul – 1st – Men 75-79
- Stewart Townend – 1st – Men 80+
Another huge well done to every member of the green army who took part, or went to support, today. Thanks as well to Launceston Road Runners for their hard work in making Treggy 7 Road Race such a fab event!