Great Bristol Run delivers strong domestic performances

The Bristol occasion recorded its largest-ever weekend of racing, with standout performances on a quick city-centre course.

The AJ Bell Nice Bristol Run noticed aggressive racing throughout each the half-marathon and 10km occasions as 1000’s of runners took to the streets on Could 10.

The boys’s 10km produced the tightest end of the day, with Greg Hayward of Westbury Harriers edging victory in 30:55. Simply two seconds separated the main trio, as James Reeder of Group Tub AC took second-place and and Dylan Rigby of Bristol & West AC completed third, each clocking 30:57.

Sian Duval led the ladies’s 10km race, the Royal Sutton Coldfield athlete taking the win in 36:50. Bristol & West AC’s Helen Repesse adopted in 37:26, whereas Katie Hughes of Westbury Harriers secured third in 38:00.

Within the half-marathon, Bristol & West AC dominated the lads’s podium, with Jack Millar taking victory in 67:02 after pulling clear late on.

Clubmate Jamie Williamson completed second in 67:24, whereas Alex Carter of Group Tub AC accomplished the highest three in 69:01.

Keely O’Reilly gained the ladies’s half-marathon in 1:22:30, holding off Megan Brewer of Bristol & West AC, who completed runner-up in 1:23:32. Charlotte Studying of Chichester Runners & AC positioned third in 1:24:20.

The occasion attracted greater than 25,000 runners throughout the 2 distances after promoting out effectively upfront, with organisers introducing a number of course and operational modifications this yr, together with revised begin preparations and an altered route by town.

Paul Foster, Chief Government of The Nice Run Firm, stated: „Bristol was completely buzzing with runners from throughout the South West and past, all with their very own distinctive cause for working, and lots of serving to to boost over £1 million for charity, which is just sensible.

„In addition to our unbelievable runners, I’d prefer to thank everybody who’s been part of this main celebration of working, together with all our volunteers and supporters. The crowds had been louder than ever this yr with so many individuals popping out to cheer on the runners.“