Runners turned out in force on Bank holiday Monday to tackle the this years Shinfield 10k.
The race, which started at 9.30am was followed by the junior cross country race at Langley Mead at 11.30am.
Runners competed in good racing conditions which saw some impressive times posted.
The fastest male runner was Matthew Green from Newbury Athletics Club who clocked in with a time of 33 minutes 21 seconds.
Newbury AC made up the top three in the standings as Matthew was closely followed by Daniel Hawkins with a time of 33 minutes 36 seconds and third place Barry Regan, 34 minutes 36 seconds.
The top 15 in the race saw members of Reading Roadrunners, Sandhurst Joggers and Bracknell Forest Runners all post some excellent times as Keith Russell from Reading Roadrunners finished in fourth position with a time of 34 minutes 50 seconds.
Reading Roadrunners placed in the top two among the female runners as Carrie Hoskins placed in first with 39 minutes, nine seconds, while Katherine Sargeant followed just behind in second place with 39 minutes, 56 seconds.
In total, four members from Reading Roadrunners made up the standings for the top 15 female runners, while Sian Mcbridge from Bracknell Forest Runners placed in 11th with a time of 43 minutes, 23 seconds.
Several more local running clubs were out in the running for the event including: Bracknell Athletics Club, Burghfield Running Club, Finch Coasters, Reading Athletics Club and Shinfield Running Club.
Shinfield Running Club chairman, James Suarez, who took part in yesterday’s Shinfield 10k was left delighted after he recorded a personal best at the event.
He finished with a chip time of 36 minutes, 31 seconds.
James said:” That’s the hat-trick. Over two minutes off my previous 10k.
“Also managed to get on the podium as the first local finisher.
“What a day, exceeded all my expectations.”
One runner from Reading Roadrunners said: “My first 10k and I enjoyed it a lot. A very well organised event. The support from the locals was amazing.”
Full results from the race can be found at: https://results.sporthive.com/events/6926821537284636928/races/1
