Inverness half marathon attracts strong Huntly entry with family raising money for Cancer Research UK while two more complete Deeside 33-mile ultra race
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HUNTLY runners were among a field of more than 2000 taking part in Sunday’s Inverness half marathon.
The route started by the riverside at Bught Park, crossing the Ness Bridge and heading towards Dores before returning to the centre of Inverness, finishing on the running track at Inverness Sports Centre.
Sean Chalmers became the first ever Inverness athlete to win the half marathon, completing the course in a time of one hour and six minutes.
Fife Athletic Club’s Annabel Simpson was the first female runner home in a time of 1:13.40, finishing 30th overall.
Scottish marathon runner Kenny Wilson was fourth for Moray Road Runners
Of the Huntly runners who took part, Fiona Cherry achieved a half marathon personal best when she reached the finish line in a time of one hour and 41 minutes.
Fellow Huntly participants posted good times with Callum McIntosh coming in at 1:52, Mark Law 1:57, Angie Mitchell 2:07, Keira McIntosh 2:12 and Hayley McIntosh 2:14.
Keira completed the run as part of a fundraiser for Cancer Research UK along with some of her work colleagues whilst her family members Callum and Hayley decided to join her for a bit of support.
On Saturday the Deeside 33 returned to the athletics map.
After being cancelled last year due to Covid, the 33-mile ultra race was back in action.
The route which starts and finishes in Aberdeen’s Duthie Park follows the old Deeside Way rail line to Banchory before the competitors turn around and head back to the finish line.
With 130 runners taking part, the day started off slightly miserable with heavy rain showers but eventually brightened up to help the mood of the runners and marshals.
Local Huntly runners who are members of Insch Trail Running Club took part with Kevin McKen completing the event in five hours and two minutes, and Jacoline Dey in 5:22.
