2018 Big Dipper

Upton Bishop hosted a really enjoyable Big Dipper 10K on Sunday, September 16th. The broad appeal of this race was emphasised by the age range of the competitors from sixteen-year-old Owen Fishpool to eighty-year-old Syd Wheeler. Despite the strong headwinds both the men and lady course records were broken with some remarkable times for a hilly 10K. Barry Reynolds of Hereford Couriers cruised home ahead of last year’s second place Felix Rusby [Yeovil Olympiads] and James Rose [Severn AC]. The ladies race was closer with Alice Taylor of Cheltenham Harriers holding off last year’s winner Isobel Davies and Joanna Eddy in third.  The children’s race on the playing field was equally well contested and everyone received a medal and refreshments. The sports and social club are grateful for the support of Ross First Responders, Chaseview Vet Clinic, Bailey Farms, Chicory Crops, Fleetcare Services and Newent Autos.

Big Dipper 10K 2018 Prizewinners

Ist Man

Barry Reynolds, Hereford Couriers, 35m45s [course record]

2^nd Man

Felix Rusby, Yeovil Olympiad, 37m25s

3^rd Man

James Rose, Severn AC, 37m42s

1^st Lady

Alice Taylor, Cheltenham Harriers, 41m6s [course record]

2^nd Lady

Isobel Davies, Unaffiliated, 41m24s

3^rd Lady

Joanna Eddy, Unaffiliated, 46m36s

Ist MV40

Andrew Stephens, Monross Trailblazers, 39m32s

1^st FV40

Cathy Fletcher, Unaffiliated, 54m36s

1^st MV50

Alex Haines, Unaffiliated, 41m3s

1^st FV50

Mandy Morgan, Unaffiliated, 49m56s

1^st MV60

Tony Champken, Wye Valley Runners, 46m48s

1^st FV60

Jan Edwards, Wye Valley Runners, 53m38s

1^st MV70

Brian Symonds, Wye Valley Runners, 1h2m38s

1^st MV80

Syd Wheeler, Chepstow Harriers, 1h14m6s

!st Male Team

Monross Trailblazers

1^st Female Team

Malvern Joggers

Here are the full 2018 Results