By Isle of Wight Observer
Over a January weekend and the last two weekends of February, Ryde Harriers held their Cross-Country Series.
Runners compete over a muddy and challenging 10km (6 mile) course, which runs from Smallbrook Stadium, across footpaths towards Harding Shute and West Lane, then a loop around the private land of Nunwell estate, then returning the same way, a total of 44 runners taking part in the three races.
The next Ryde Harriers races are Newport to Ryde on Easter Saturday, and West Wight 3 Hills. For details see iw.observer/races.
Results:
Ryde Harriers Cross Country Championship: 1st Man – Gary Marshall (Ryde Harriers) 43m 49s, 1st Lady – Jenna Williams (Ryde Harriers) 52m 23s.
Isle of Wight Cross Country Championship: 1st Man – Gary Marshall 42m 17s, 1st Lady – Jenna Williams 53m 9s.
Arthur Biggs Handicap: 1st Man – Loic Le Floch (Wight Tri), 1st Lady – Alison Critchley (Ryde Harriers).