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Stawell Amateur Athletics Club travelled to Rupanyup on Saturday for the eight-kilometre Tyler’s Hardware race. Adrian, Kelvin and Vicki Tyler have a long association with the club and all participated in the field of 26 runners.

Jess Cass had the fastest time for the females, 36:53, while Nathan Baker had the fastest time for the males, 34:20. Melissa Fletcher led all runners to an impressive win on the flat Jack’s track in a time of 49:58.

“As I was starting off Jess said good luck, enjoy the course as it’s very pretty,” Fletcher said.

“It can be easy to get caught up in the run sometimes and forget that you’re surrounded by beautiful scenery.”

Stacey Harrison finished second, three minutes adrift, while Cliff Harrison was two seconds behind in third place.

Milla Harrison ran a strong race to claim her maiden win in the sub-juniors, followed by Amber Baker in second place. Louis Fletcher posted a personal best and the fastest time for the sub-juniors, resulting in a third place.

The ‘Glitter Angels’ were well represented, adding to their 50K in May totals. There will be a morning tea and raffle after the Stephen Baird Handicap on Saturday, with money raised helping the fight against MS.

Members and fun runners are to meet at the clubrooms at 9.30am for a 10am start at Centre Road and Bonnie Dundee Track crossroads.

The club is ordering MND 7 beanies to help raise money for research to fight against motor neurone disease. People can order a beanie via the club’s Facebook page or in person at any run in May. Any members who have not yet ordered the new club singlet are encouraged to place an order this week.