Almost 600 runners took part in the first race of the Born2Run Winter Forest series race, the Minnowburn 10k. The scenic route took competitors around the forest trails and paths which surround the home of Athletics Northern Ireland with the start and finish on the Mary Peters Track. Ian Cleland had a fantastic run placing 10th overall and Junior Jenny Haggen put in a strong performance finishing in 53:39.
Seaparkers were given extra support around the course from Karen Waring.
Results – Male
Ian Cleland (10th) 39:57
Ronald Sims 44:49
Brendan Rice 46:05
Mark Welsh 46:10
Phil Poag 51:28
Robert Murray 52:20
Neill Harper 55:27
Trevor Lamb 55:31
Results – Female
Qin Ni 51:36
Jenny Haggen (Junior) 53:39
Alison Welsh 58:02
Ann McCracken 63:57
Glenda Murray 65:01
Becki Tester 65:02
Karen McMaster 67:47