Street 5K Race 3 (December) and Tri-Counties Cross Country

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Junior runners lined up to begin their race.

Jamie Williamson won the third Street 5K with a time of 15:39, while junior Daisy Davis was the first female finisher in 19:13. In the junior races, Rowan Kelly (3:38) and Zoe Frost (3:59) topped the 1K, with Heath Hughes-Davies (7:29) and Loralie Frost (9:45) leading the 2K. At the Tri-Counties Cross Country Championships, Tom Webb was crowned overall champion in the U17 race, with standout runs for Rowan Kelly (U11 boys), Ruby Shaw (U13 girls), Isabelle Whittle (U17 women), Evelyn Wigley (U20 women), and Laurence Badman (senior men).

Street 5K (Race 3)

And they’re off… the juniors set off on the 1K / 2K laps.

On a cold December evening, 10 junior runners took part in 1K and 2K races, while 69 participants competed in the third event of our 5K series. In the 1K race, Rowan Kelly was the first boy to finish with a time of 3:38, followed by Zoe Frost, who was the first girl to cross the line in 3:59. In the 2K race, Heath Hughes-Davies completed the two laps in an impressive 7:29, with Loralie Frost finishing in 9:45.

Ahead of the 5K start with Race Director, Stephen Nicholls, going through the race briefing.

Jamie Williamson delivered a dominant performance in the 5K, establishing a commanding lead and crossing the finish line with an impressive solo time of 15:39. Oskar Beck built on his strong showing from last month, securing second place in 16:03, with Alexander Coombs close behind in third.

In the women's race, junior Daisy Davis led the field, finishing as the first female with a time of 19:13. She was followed by Harrier Louisa Saunders in second, while Hazel Shears of Langport Runners rounded out the top three.

Race winners, Jamie Williamson and Daisy Davis

The evening was packed with prizes, including special cash awards for the FV35 and MV40 categories, generously sponsored by MJL Heating and Plumbing. Kinisi Run Hub added to the excitement with a gift voucher spot prize and a stall offering race-day essentials, running advice, and support. They’ll be back for our next race, so be sure to stop by and see what they have to offer. Visit our Instagram page to check out highlights and see the evening's award winners.

Junior 1K and 2K race results can be found here.

The provisional 5K results can be found here.

Tri-Counties Cross Country Championships

(University of Bath Sunday 8th December 2024)

[Report by Paul Chadwick]

The Annual Tri-Counties Championships cross country races were held on the

traditional muddy course adjacent to the University Sports complex. A biting head-wind made it harder than usual, especially on the long steady slope on the far side of the field.

U13 Girls setting off.

With competitors from Avon, Wiltshire and Somerset taking part there were good performances by all of the 23 Harriers competing with a good mix from both sides of the Club - from Wells and Yeovil.

This year the team had one overall Tri-Counties Champion - winning the race outright - u17 Tom Webb - and a host of Somerset Gold, Silver & Bronze medal winners.

u11 girls

13th Zoe Frost (2nd Somerset)

37th Indie Pomeroy

u11 boys

15th Rowan Kelly (1st Somerset)

23rd Jonah Barrington (2nd Somerset)

41st Milo Cook (3rd Somerset)

u13 girls

4th Ruby Shaw (1st Somerset)

18th Harriet Scott (3rd Somerset)

36th Mia Pomeroy

u15 girls

15th Phoebe Phillips (2nd Somerset)

u15 boys

4th Oskar Beck (2nd Somerset)

27th Jamie Dawson (3rd Somerset)

28th Addie Butcher

29th Jamie Williams

33rd Harry Dawson

46th Dominic Cook

u17 women

5th Isabelle Whittle (1st Somerset)

8th Evie Horsfall (2nd Somerset)

12th Isobel Stacey (3rd Somerset)

13th Amelie Cook

u17 men

1st Tom Webb (overall Champion)

u20 women

13th Evelyn Wigley (1st Somerset)

senior men/veterans (197 ran)

110th Laurence Badman (1st Somerset Snr Men)

120th Oli Frost (1st V45 Somerset)

Thumbs up from our U11 boys.

All of the Harriers are now in the frame for selection for the Somerset County AA team to compete in the SW XC Championships at Ilton on Sunday 4th January. Entries to the SW Champs (u11s to seniors) need to be made by individuals by 15th December and all should check the County AA website for news on the final team selections after the closing date.

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Dates For Your Diary

Here is a list of upcoming races, including WCH supported races, Somerset Series races, road relays, athletics league fixtures and other notable events. Contact club secretary Alexander Coombs if there is an event you would like adding. (SS = Somerset Series race)

December 2024

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th December 2024 - Indoor Combined Events Championships

Sunday 15th December 2024 - Telford 10K

Sunday 15th December 2024 - Wessex XC League (Race 3 - Canford School)

Monday 16th December 2024 - Final Monday evening training of the year

Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Final Tuesday evening training of the year

Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Club Paarlauf (Millfield Athletics Track)

Tuesday 17th December 2024 - Club Christmas curry (The King Alfred, Street)

Sunday 22nd December 2024 - Baltonsborough Christmas Pudding Race

January 2025

(SS) Wednesday 1st January 2025 - Chard Flyer

Saturday 4th January 2025 - South West Cross Country Championships