Langley Park Races

Despite fears that you'd all opt out given the heat, we had a decent turnout for the final race. There was some cloud cover and it had cooled slightly by 7pm, but there's no doubt it was still sapping, so well done to everyone.

Rob Foster of Datchet Dashers led the race throughout, giving him the full set of winner's medals, though Hillingdon AC's Charlie Edwards was back from injury to keep him company in the first half. Third-placed James Lally managed to run his best time to date. Patrick Butler was pushed back into fourth, having placed second in the first two races. Charlie's younger brother Luke is more into weight-lifting than running but showed an impressive turn of speed to finish fifth, so there are definitely some good running genes in the Edwards family!

There was a new face at the front of the women's field, making it a double first for Datchet Dashers. Ultra runner Veronika Gill led throughout, with previous winner Sarah Quantrill of Chiltern Harriers finishing some 100m adrift. Jennifer Coleman (Burnham Joggers) and Joanna Edwards were once again the next to cross the line.

It was great to see so many vests belonging to the Hayes & Harlington club, who support the series so well each year. (Word has it they also support The Crooked Billet down the road, which is where they end up to celebrate the end of the series!) Burnham Joggers were also well represented.

The series awards were presented at the end of the race and congratulations to all the category winners below. Click here for the full table.

Once again we thank all the volunteers for their collective efforts in making this event happen, including the Friends of Langley Park who provide the course marshals. The race proceeds are all donated to charities, including FoLP who do so much to keep the park looking well cared for. The smart new information board in the car park is one of their contributions, as is the lovely daffodil display around the arboretum in the Spring.

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