SAM Mayglothling of Croft Ambrey was a clear winner of the annual Gord’s 6 race run over the scenic but demanding Fownhope course.

His winning time of 46 minutes 24 seconds was over two minutes ahead of runner-up Matte Taylor of Hereford Couriers (48.41), with Steven Flowers of Wye Valley Runners finishing third in a time of 49.01.

Danca Machackova of Wye Valley Runners was an equally convincing winner of the ladies’ race, clocking a winning time of 57.17.

Lisa Ruck, also of Wye Valley Runners, finished second in 59.30 with Tracey Miles of Hereford Couriers fighting off a strong challenge from the unattached Nicola Emerson to secure third place.

Wye Valley Runners secured victory in both the men’s and ladies’ team events.

Wye Valley’s winning men’s team was Flowers, Jeremy Jehan and Mike Fawcett.

The winning ladies were Machackova, Ruck and Lorna Shaw.

The Gord’s 6 race is organised annually by Wye Valley Runners in memory of Gordon Clements, and all the proceeds of this year’s event went to the Midlands Air Ambulance.

Paul Bouston, the principal race organiser, was presented with the club’s Charity Fundraiser of the Year award. Susie Godwin, the regional fundraiser for Midlands Air Ambulance, also attended the event.

Wye Valley Runners would like to thank all the helpers, marshals and race sponsors for making this a successful event.

The next Wye Valley Runners organised race will be the Spring 10k road race on May 27.

Details are available at www.wyevalleyrunners.co.uk

Results:

Men: 1 Sam Mayglothling (Croft Ambrey) 46.24, 2 Matthew James (Hereford Couriers) 48.41, 3 Steven Flowers (Wye Valley Runners) 49.01; V/40 Jeremy Jehan (Wye Valley Runners) 49.47; V/45 Mike Fawcett (Wye Valley Runners) 51.47; V/50 Paddy Nugent (Wye Valley Runners) 53.37; V/55 Antony Champken (Wye Valley Runners) 58.46; V/60 Geoff Kay (Hereford Couriers) 52.51; V/65 Peter Smith (Wye Valley Runners) 63.43; V/75 Harry Franklin (Wye Valley Runners) 73.06.

Ladies: 1 Danca Machackova (Wye Valley Runners) 57.17, 2 Lisa Ruck (Wye Valley Runners) 59.30, 3 Tracy Miles (Hereford Couriers) 59.54; FV35 Nicola Emerson (Unattached) 59.58; FV40 Lisa Ruck (Wye Valley Runners) 59.30; FV45 Nikki Tyler (Wye Valley Runners) 63.15; FV50 Tracy Miles (Hereford Couriers) 59.54; FV55 Lorna Shaw (Wye Valley Runners) 63.10.