Cannonball 5k Midweek Winter Series (2/4)

Wednesday 4^th December saw the second race in the Cannonball 5k race series, another chilly night greeted the runners with 9 brave Clayton harriers bracing themselves against the elements.

Wheelchair Athlete Anthony Gotts once again leading the field away from the start, Tom Brewster lead the Clayton men’s team home, claiming 3^rd place in front of a strong finishing Nick Gaskell (4^th and 1^st MV40) and consistent Chris Holdsworth (5^th) to take the men’s team prize for the second week in a row.

The Ladies also had a fantastic run out, Junior runner Alice Pier leading the seniors home in 28^th (also 1^st FU18) followed by returning superstar Gayle Whittaker (33^rd) and Deputy Ladies Road Captain Rebecca Rawcliffe (35^th) securing the Ladies team prize and Clayton’s domination over the team event.

Also out in force for Clayton Harriers were George Pier (14^th and 1^st MU18) and Media Manager Wayne McIntosh (50^th) completing another excellent run out for the club.

Full Results are available HERE

Photos are HERE

Race 3 of the series is on Weds 11^th December; everyone will be keeping their fingers crossed for a hat-trick for the Men’s team prize, a second ladies team prize and some more strong runs from our ever-improving juniors!