SCF 5k – 2010 Report

The Second Annual Studland Country Fair 5k was run on Sunday 29^th August. The weather was fairly kind as it stayed dry until after the finish, although perhaps the wind could have been a little kinder.

The day was a huge success, with over 200 entrants and 188 finishers. Well done to each and every finisher for completing a very challenging (but stunning!) course.

Here are some of the comments from Runners World:

“Amazing scenery – got to be one of the best for amazing views”

“Great race and event – can see it only getting bigger & better”

“Fabulous people and beautiful scenery. A must do event!”

There are many more comments, all indicating how friendly, well organised, scenic and tricky(!) the race is

Race Highlights

• Purbeck Runners’ own Matt Clark was first back in the excellent time of 18:10 and has now completed a hat-trick of local Purbeck Wins in summer 2010, having already won both the Swanage Carnival Half and the Swanage Carnival Fun Run.
• The 2nd man was Metro’s Nigel Rackham (down from London) whilst Sam Denham secured a very fine 3rd place
• In the Ladies, Fran Bungay was in sublime form as she won in 22:08! Superb stuff from the “Driven to Tri”  athlete in her last local outing before departing for the World Duathlon Championship in Edinburgh!Purbeck Runners’ own Lorna Haines was 2nd and the 3rd lady in was Lynnn Hutchins from Wimborne AC
• Our Veteran winner was Alan Lewis. The Poole Runner Alan finished in 22:23 and won the rather lovely glass Veteran Trophy!
• In 2009 he won the Junior Crown in 21:49 and in 2010 repeated his success with a brilliant time of 20:33 Daniel Mulrayan retained his Junior Champion Trophy. A very well done to Daniel. In 2011 in his last SCF 5k as a Junior, if he wins, he will keep our very special returnable Junior Champion Trophy!
• Joseph Arundel produced a great performance to claim the 2nd Junior Award, while Kieran Phillips of Poole Runners retained his 2009 3rd place. James Berry performed well to finish as Purbeck Runners’ 1st junior home!
• The 1st Girl home was Sharan Hutchings of Wimborne AC in a brilliant 24:49. She was followed home into 2nd place by Rebecca Warrington of Poole AC, while a great 3rd was Chloe Tayler’s!!!
• Well done to everyone who took part in a 5k for the 1st time, especially Claire McDermott & Donna Jenkins who certainly worked extremely hard to compete on one of the hardest debut routes

Please see below for the full results

Thank Yous

As always, putting on a race like this just would not be possible without the help and support of an awful lot of people. As was mentioned in the Prize-Giving we had over 40 helpers, the majority of whom were Purbeck Runners, who gave up the chance to run in order to help! Thanks, much appreciated! And thanks also to the family members and friends who also helped us!

• A big thank you to our Head Marshall Barry who was out on the course and  who created the lovely Route Map, to Jayne & David for managing the entries and results so well and loads of other stuff, and of course the long suffering Zodwa, who as always went beyond the ‘Call of Duty! AND finally to Christine who assisted me so well on the PA
• Thanks to the great Studland Country Fair Team, especially their wonderful Chairman Martin Churchill; it really is a partnership that works so very well!
• Appreciation and also our thanks to our partner the National Trust -Purbeck & the Studland Stables for permission to use the heathland and and show  ground.
• A massive thanks to to Emma and her National Trust (Purbeck) Team for the fabulous ‘Fresh Air -Breathe in Purbeck with National Trust’ goody bags with New Forest Water and those delicious hand made Honeybuns indulgent (yet healthy!) treats – Yummy!

Spot Prizes and Sponsors

Congratulations to all the 18 winners of our special random ‘Spot Prizes’.

Huge thanks go to all our sponsors and supporters for their help in many ways. These include:

• The National Trust (Purbeck)
• New Forest Water
• Honeybuns
• Chococo, Swanage
• Cambian Education, Swanage
• Haymans Bakery, Swanage
• Purbeck Sports, Swanage
• The Ship Inn, Langton Matravers
• Studland Stores
• Swanage Therapy Centre

Feedback

We would love to hear your event feedback (good or bad!). Please email me at info@purbeckrunners.co.uk

Next Years Event

We look forward to seeing you all again next year on Sunday 28th August for the Third Studland Country Fair 5k Fun Run!

Thanks again

Ross