Gemma Steel is first winner of Garendon Gallop
GB athlete Gemma Steel was crowned the first winner of The Garendon Gallop 10k on Sunday, beating a sellout field of 300 runners to take victory in a time of 36:43.
The 10k course started at Charnwood college and through to Shepshed before returning through Garendon Park.
Steel was the first person home with Chris Baxter second in 37:05 and Martin Makin in third place in a time of 38:10.
The event was well supported by Shepshed Running Club with Stuart Taylor leading the club’s runners home in a time of 50:27.
Other SRC results: Stuart Hunter 52:43, Sharon Elliot 59:19, Daniel Cook 59:58, Gary Sawle 1:01:10, Carolyn Wilson 1:01:26, Ray Draycott 1:03:42, Jane Evans 1:07:23, Mike Brettle 1:07:30, Zoe Heath 1:09:46.
Race promoter George Clarke said he was really pleased with how the race had been received.
“The feedback on social media has been fantastic. The race was a sellout with 300 runners completing a challenging multi terrain course.
“Unfortunately I had to turn over 100 away and people are already asking when they can enter next year’s race.
“A big thanks to our sponsors and all of the marshalls and volunteers who did an outstanding job to make the event a big success.
“I will be changing a few things next year, as this is the first time this race has taken place and my first time directing, it has been a great learning curve.”
• For the full race results visit https://www. runbritainrankings.com/ results/results. aspx?meetingid=307609