The fifty-three entrants in the Intersport DeGrandi 21.1 km handicap enjoyed excellent weather as they set off in the longest race on the club’s calendar. A further 33 runners chose to compete in the consolation 5 km sealed handicap. It was first year runner, Mark Chalmers, who scored both first over the line and fastest time which is no easy task. Chalmers won by 150 metres from Katie Eisenhauser and Tracie Dekleva who started off the same mark and were only separated by 15 metres at the finish with Eisenhauser being the fastest female on the day.
Top 10 Placings
M. Chalmers, 77:50; K. Eisenhauser, 88:03; T. Dekleva, 88:07; N. Masters, 101:11; M. Paull, 107:50; S. Curtain, 89:36; D. Card, 79:21; S. Van Rooyen, 86:16; N. MacDonald, 92:42; J. Curran, 84:17.
Fastest Times
Under 20 Male: N. MacDonald 92.42
Under 40 Male: D. Card 79.21, J. Curran 84.17
Under 40 Female: K. Eisenhauer 88.03, R. Nixon 103.24
Veteran Male: M. Chalmers 77.50, D. Wright 80.53
Veteran Female: T. Dekleva 88.07, S. Andrews 100.06
Masters Male: G. Tedoldi 93.28, P. Carroll 102.05
Masters Female: M. Harrison 132.05, C. Debeen 142.02
Legends Male : J. Morton 101.28, G. Clark 101.46
Legends Female: J. Morton 123.03, M. Henshaw 130.31
Magic Money: T. Harding
Consolation 5 km: D. Simpson
