The iconic Sarn Helen Hill Race is probably one of the oldest races on the running calendar, dating back to 1979 and aptly named after the old Roman Road. The route showcases the local stunning landscape highlighted by the Cambrian Hills.
Weather conditions were much kinder than last year, dry with a slight breeze.
62 runners took on this challenging race with 27 from Sarn Helen.
First home was Dylan Davies in a superb time of 2:2:48 closely followed by this year’s male capatain Dan Hooper who was 1st M50 in 2:03:49. Simon Hall 3rd M40 2:05:45, Wyn Thomas 1st M40 2:07:43, Rhodri Williams 3rd OM with a 29 minute PB in , Glyn Price 3rd M50 2:14.30, Matthew Clarke 2:17:40, Teifion Davies 2:19:46, George Eadon 2:20:43, Steven Holmes 2:20:57, Wyn Evans 2:21:11, Arwyn Davies 2:22:08, Kevin Jones 2:24:04, Sophia Barker 2nd Female and 1st OF, 2:24:07,, Carwyn Davies 2:25:53, Dee Jolly 2nd F35 2:27:51, Eleri Rivers 2nd F45 2:29:05, Geth Ap Phylip 2.37:06, Alix Arndt 2:40:58, Keith Evans 2:43:12, Mitch Redwin 2:56:05, Pam Carter 3:09:57, Eric Rees 3:11:56, John McDonagh 3:29:47, Jane Holmes 3:30:38, Richard Marks 3:41:34 and Sarah Puetz 3:41:34.
6 teams participated in The Relay Team, the winning team were Nkanyiso Buthelezi, Simiso Masinga a Jack Jordan, who were representing Dunbia UK.
The Junior Runners competed in the 800M distance with a great turnout from Sarn Helen, 1st home was Elis Herrick in 4:04, Jacob Hall 3rd 4:13, Emlyn Tansley 4:18, Guto Howells 4:31, Aron Russell 4:32, Mabli Lewis 4:44, Hawys Gruffudd 4:53, Alaw Freeman 5:04, Moc Howells 5:06, Molly Rose, Efa Russell, Oleanna Cousinne, Jacob Smith Osian O’Connor and Melody Cooley all ran well.