Once again, Matt Watson started this race like he meant business and took an early lead in this race, chased by Jack Broughton. However, by the plantation before the climb to the summit, Jack had closed the gap that Matt had built and the question was, would Matt be able to maintain his lead up to the summit. Approaching the summit, the early effort had taken its toll and Matt was reduced to walking, but as he started his return, he once more opened up the gap and once more ran out an easy winner ahead of Jack Broughtpn and promising young Sam Midgley from Trawden.
In the ladies race, Louise Powell-Smith was in control throughout the race and finished just ahead of Sophie Whittaker and April Thorpe.
Both team prizes went to the home club.
The Barlickers finished as follows:
Men's Race
1 Matt Watson 22:27 (1st M45)
5 Gary Shaw 24:46 (1st M50)
7 Nick Treitl 25:35 (1st M40)
11 Carl Nevison 26:43 (1st M55)
12 Sam Horrocks 26:54
21 Shane Muller 30:06
32 James Austin 32:39
37 Nick Trutwein 33:27
39 Glenn Whittaker 33:52
65 Raymond Banks 38:21
Women's Race
4 Paula Cullen 30:28 (2nd W45)
6 Laura Craig 31:10 (1st W40)
7 Jacqueline Collins 31:43 (3rd W45)
11 Hannah Craig 36:14
13 Lucy Brown 37:14
18 Nicola Muller 38:12 (1st W50)