Morpeth Harriers runner ahead of the pack to win Fell Em Doon trail race

More than 250 runners finished the annual Fell Em Doon festive 5k event in wintry conditions on Sunday, organised by Ashington Hirst Running Club, through Ashington Community Woods at Lintonville.

By The Newsroom

Published 24th Jan 2023, 15:47 BST

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Ali Douglas was first athlete back in 15 minutes 49 seconds, with teenager Liam Roche hot on his heels in second in 16:12 and Heaton Harrier David Young in third (16:39).

Some 13 other Morpeth Harriers completed the trail race, with Dave Stabler being the first Over-45 across the line in seventh place with 17:41.

Mark Snowball finished just outside the top ten in 11th with a time of 18:37.

Athlete Ali Douglas wins the festive 5K January 2023

NSP triathlete Steph Maclean Dann was the first female finisher in 19:16, with local ‘Hirstie’ Samantha Gair second in 19:50 and Morpeth’s Julie Vermaas third on 20:28.

The Northumberland Schools Championships Cross Country Championships were held at Temple Park last week.

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