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Written by Paul Brooks
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Sunday, 17 April 2011 23:00 |
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The 32nd Swaledale Marathon was on Saturday 11th June 2011. 476 participants completed the route. Conditions were fresh and cool for early finishers. Showers of rain, hail and even a brief flurry of snow refreshed later competitors. The prize winners were as follows.
| Marathon Salver |
fastest man
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Matthew Hayes |
03:06 |
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2nd man |
Richard Watson |
03:09 |
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3rd man |
Mark Forrest |
03:10 |
| Marathon Rosebowl |
fastest lady |
Heather Mochrie |
03:37 |
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2nd lady |
Jenny Featherstone
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03:40 |
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3rd lady |
Helen Gilbert |
03:47 |
| Ray Stevenson Shield |
fastest veteran man
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Steve Brown
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03:20 |
| Marathon Vase |
fastest veteran lady
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Mary Craig
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03:54 |
| Vic Harrison Trophy |
first SOC man |
Stephen Clough |
04:15 |
| Vic Harrison Trophy |
first SOC lady |
Astrid Saxby |
05:40 |
Stuart Pailor Shield
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first over 60 man |
Philip Paxman |
04:02 |
Lesley Pailor Shield
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first over 60 lady |
Pat Kirby |
05:03 |
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| Marathon Mens Team Trophy |
Swaledale Road Runners
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Steve Brown / Tony Lambert / Stuart Smith / Derek Parrington |
| Marathon Ladies Team Trophy |
Totley A C |
Jenny Featherstone / Helen Gilbert / Pippa Weir / Janet Milton |
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Full results can be found here
A selection of feedback from the event can be found here
The annual Swaledale Marathon passes through some of Swaledale's finest scenery. The 23 mile course is a fell run / challenge walk event - competitors must navigate themselves and complete the course within 10 hours. It has been organised by Swaledale Outdoor Club since 1979.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 01 September 2011 07:58 |
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