A combination of superb weather, over 300 starters, the biggest field ever, and some ongoing construction work gave the arrangements for the Lions Charity 10 k quite a severe test. Thanks to the good humoured support and patience of the runners the race set off at 10.40 and some 34m. 47s later the first man , Stewart Crees crossed the finishing line and for the next 30 minutes or so there was a constant stream of runners finishing with some storming sprint finishes. The Ladies winner was Nina Wagstaff in 40m 57s. 

At the presentation ceremony afterwards the Lions Club President Alan Dawe thanked the runners for their patience at the beginning. He went on to thank Electric Mobility Euro, Intersport Tony Pryce, The Coop and The Chard and Ilminster News for promoting and supporting the race. The Category Trophies were donated by, Bradford Building Supplies, Broomhead & Saul, Cottage Flowers, Funassett Ltd, Ilminster Fitness Centre, Ilminster Warehouse, J. Brake & Son, Prima Moda Brides, Richard Carbin Ltd and Sonic Systems Ltd.

Club President Alan Dawe with the Ladies and Men's overall winners, Nina Wagstaff and Stuart Crees with their trophies provided by The George Inn Donyatt.

Club President Alan  also thanked John Gudge for providing the PA system; Bernard and Madeline Skeels Sue Priest and Kevin Barnard the timekeepers; the Ilminster Army Cadets, for marshalling of all road junctions along the route; the back‑up facilities are provided by Ilminster and Horton Scouts at water points and Ilminster Red Cross providing first aid covert the behind the scenes a team of Lions ladies and friends busy recording entries and results as well as providing much needed refreshments. And lastly the Management and staff of Britannia Construction for their sterling efforts to create access to the Army Cadet hut, parking on the Tesco car park  and to the route of the race. 

Speaking afterwards Geoff Geater, the race organizer said, “ I am delighted the way things went today, especially the forbearance of the runners, who yet again have found the course challenging but have enjoyed themselves in the process”

The results can be seen by clicking on the appropriate race category and on the full list to find the overall positions.

Category A Men 15-20

Category B Men 21-39

Category C Men 40-49

Category D Men 50-59

Category E Men 60 +

Category F Ladies 15-20

Category G Ladies 21-35

Category H Ladies 36-45

Category I Ladies 46-59

Category J ladies 60+

Overall results

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