Record turnout for Whitechapel's Blacksticks Blue 10K roadrace

There was record turnout for the Blacksticks Blue 10K roadrace this year, held on Sunday, May 8 and congratulations go to the 252 who finished the course on the hottest day of the year so far. The 10K roadrace is now in its seventh year, organised by Whitechapel Primary School PTFA and becoming a favourite with local running clubs.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th May 2016, 08:38 GMT
Updated 10th May 2016, 10:41 GMT
Runners in the Blacksticks Blue 10kRunners in the Blacksticks Blue 10k
Runners in the Blacksticks Blue 10k

The route starts and finishes at Whitechapel Village Hall, taking a picturesque route up to Beacond Fell and back and many residents came out of their homes to cheer the runners on.

Back at the hall the childrens 1K fun run takes place, with children from two to 12 years running the off road route. In first and second place were the Coar brothers Toby and Daniel, followed by Edan Haine-Simey in third place. The girls quickly followed with first and second place going to sister act Eadie and Holly Beswick, then Lucie Alcock in third.

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All children who took part received a medal and a piece of Creamy Lancashire from sponsors Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses.

Blacsticks bule 10k - 1st female Maria Snell. being presented by Gill Hall from Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, and on the right our new headteacher at Whitechapel Mrs Noblett.Blacsticks bule 10k - 1st female Maria Snell. being presented by Gill Hall from Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, and on the right our new headteacher at Whitechapel Mrs Noblett.
Blacsticks bule 10k - 1st female Maria Snell. being presented by Gill Hall from Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, and on the right our new headteacher at Whitechapel Mrs Noblett.

First across the finish line was Robert Affleck of Preston Harriers with an impressive 35:28 minutes. The Ladies held their own, with Maria Snell from Lancaster and Morecambe AC finishing in 43:33.

“Fantastic efforts by all, in competing in such unexpected heat. Cheese and wine hampers went to the top five men and top five lady runners, with wine to the top runner in each category,” said a spokesperson. “Whitechapel PTFA would like to the all the runners who attended and our sponsors Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses, The Runners Centre at Lancaster and Summit Physio. And a massive thank you to all the families who worked so hard organising another successful event.”

Results: Male 1st Robert Affleck, Preston Harriers, 2nd Lee Parrington, Barlick Fell Runners, 3rd Nick Gaskell, Trawden AC. Female 1st Maria Snell, Lancaster & Morecambe AC, Lauren Gora, Lancaster & Morecambe AC, 3rd Natalie Iddon, Lancashire Constabulary AC. Male V40, Stephen Hall, V45 Jose Pinon-Shaw, V50 Garry Barnett, V55 Norman Hayhurst, V60 Ken Addison, V65 David Allen, V70 George Fletcher. Female V35 Hazel Richardson, V40 Sylvia Dick, V45 Debbie Porter, V50 Ann Cleave, V55 Carole Wilkinson, V60 Mary Hewitt, V65 Davina Bowling, V70 Carol Douglass.