With coolers conditions for the 530 plus runners at the 40th North Downs Run on 30th June, five competitors managed to break the 2 hour mark for this challenging 30k route.

Daniel Radcliffe from Folkestone Running Club was first home in a time of 1.55.39, followed by Nick Impey of Ranalagh Harries in second place (1.56.41) and Jay Smith of Tonbridge Harriers taking 3rd place in 1.57.19. Andrea Clement of Blackheath & Bromley Harriers was first Female (and 7th overall) in a time of 2.00.54 (a new female course record). Alice Crane of Dorking & Mole Valley AC was second in 2.02.23, with Amy Clements of Kent AC taking third place in 2.08.37.

Click this link for the full results

http://results.netiming.co.uk/results.aspx?CId=20008&RId=384

The event was once again the British Masters Multi-Terrain Championships, with 62 competitors in age categories from 35 to 75 competing for medals. Istead veterans Trevor Edgley and Barry Bell took the gold and silver medals respectively in the V75 age category.

49 kids took part in the Children’s Fun Run with prizes for Under 8s, 8-11 and 12-15 male and female and a medal and home-made cake for all finishers. Photos of all the prize-winners can be found on our North Downs Run Facebook page.

An energetic pre-race warm-up Some entrants need a bit of a helping hand!

We were delighted that Gravesham Deputy Mayor Councillor Jenny Wallace (seen here with Race Director Colette Smith) was able to help us celebrate the 40th running of this event, starting the main race and the Fun Run and presenting the Fun Run Trophies.

Here are just a few of the comments we’ve received – thank you so much.

Fantastic race. First timer this year and loved it. Thanks to all the amazing marshals and organisers. Furthest I’ve ever run and I’ll be back.

Awesome race as always! I say it every year and I’ll say it again- best support team/ organisers ever!

Thank you North Downs Run. The volunteers around the course were superb, enthusiastic and kept me going! I really enjoyed it and will be back next year

What a great day at the North Downs Run – an epic 30km, hilly challenge.

Our official photographer Alison Pretious took lots of photos and they are available to view and buy here:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alisonpic.com%2FNorthdowns-run-

In addition there are lots of photos taken both at Cyclopark and around the course. Head over to our North Downs Facebook Page to view them.

Meanwhile, massive thanks to all the people who helped make this race possible – the North Downs Run is organised by Istead & Ifield Harriers and helped by a huge number of volunteers – thank you!

And of course, we are very grateful to our sponsors who support our event.