Twelfth High Legh 10k race was a classic

A GREAT party atmosphere, record numbers of supporters and almost perfect weather conditions, all combined to make the 12th anniversary Robert Moffat Memorial High Legh 10K a classic.
The course itself was also picture perfect, having been cleared of several sacks of litter by Lymm Ploggers -picking up litter while running – the day before, while sponsors had donated bark chippings to make the muddy parts safer to run on.
It was also the year the race made moves to reduce its environmental impact by using biodegradable goody bags, offering entrants the opportunity to opt out of having a T-shirt which raised a contribution of more than £200 to the WWF, and using paper bags instead of plastic for the iconic gingerbread men.
Race director James Hurrell said “Not only were we able to make moves towards reducing the impact on the environment, but as this year the 10K coincided with International Women’s Day, it gave an extra focus on the women runners, especially those who have just ‘graduated’ from the Beginners Group.’
Nick Gerrard, race team chairman added: “Lymm Runners and the High Legh Community Association would like to thank all the volunteers without whom this friendly and popular event would not be possible: this includes the organising committee, the goody bag and registrations teams and also the ever cheerful marshalls who always have such a positive impact on the runners, and not forgetting those who helped to clear up.
“Our sponsors have also been very generous this year, and we would like to thank them for their donations of cheques, vouchers or in kind, including plants, water, fruit and other prizes.
“We would also like to congratulate first male and female runners, Chris Stanford in 33 minutes 39 seconds and Alison Roberts of Lymm Runners in 40 minutes. Also many congratulations to the winners of our new category for Veterans of 70-plus won by Raymond and Susan Hall of Halifax Harriers in terrific times of 0.47 minutes and 1 hr 2 minutes respectively. And finally, well done to the winners of the first male and female High Legh residents home – Will Morris in 36 mins 41 seconds and Amanda Pemberton in 47min 30 seconds