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SAC Handicap September 2025
Andrew Mead (above right) won the final monthly handicap race where a splendid turnout graced the historic occasion, writes Simon Hallpike.
Dan Witt was second and Maria Ashlee third, while the fourth and fifth placed runners took first and second in the series: Jon Maxim taking the series trophy with Heather Fitzmaurice runner-up.
Andrew was fastest on the day and Heather was fastest woman, while Chris Desmond, although unable to contest the race, held on to third in the series. All the details are here.
Thanks to Howard Dilley for timekeeping in all weathers over at least fifteen years, and to everyone who has assisted with or taken part in the event since I took it on in January 1990.
East Peckham 10k 2025
Only five SAC runners were attracted to East Peckham, near Paddock Wood, for the 10k on 27th July, despite the potential for fast times on a pretty flat course. But there were some good performances by those who did go, led by Andrew Mead in 31st overall and 2nd M55, with Sally Shewell (above) 2nd W65 and Simon Hallpike 1st M70.
The SAC results were:
Pos | Name | Bib | M/F | Team/club | Category | Gun time | Chip time | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31 |
Andrew Mead |
175 | M |
Male Vet 55 |
00:40:38 | 00:40:35 | ||
131 |
Simon Hallpike |
108 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
Male Vet 70 |
00:50:49 | 00:50:44 | |
170 |
Sarah Shewell |
250 | F | Sevenoaks Ac |
Female Vet 65 |
00:55:22 | 00:55:17 | |
267 |
Rosie Williams |
305 | F | Sevenoaks Ac |
Female Vet 55 |
01:05:45 | 01:05:19 | |
272 |
Lionel Stielow |
261 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
Male Vet 75 |
01:05:59 | 01:05:52 |
The full results are here.
SAC at the Sevenoaks 7 2025
With new management and Kent Grand Prix status, the Sevenoaks 7 attracted twice as many runners as in recent years.
The organisers and helpers, led by David Hale and Lucy Ching, did a brilliant job, and even the weather was kind.
With great support along the way, ten SAC runners were able actually to run the race including Nicola Glover sweeping up at the rear of the field.
Jake Mears, 3rd overall, and Sophie Day, 1st W35, lead the way for SAC.
The SAC results were:
Posn | Gun | Chip | Name | Num | Cat | Sex | Club |
3 | 0:40:37 | 0:40:37 | Jake Mears | 237 | SM | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
72 | 0:51:50 | 0:51:48 | Daniel Witt | 216 | M50 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
87 | 0:54:19 | 0:54:05 | Sophie Day | 229 | W35 | F | Sevenoaks Ac |
143 | 0:59:47 | 0:59:40 | Simon Hallpike | 283 | M70 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
154 | 1:00:50 | 1:00:23 | Leonard Lai King | 236 | M40 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
180 | 1:04:05 | 1:03:57 | Silvia Forcat | 76 | W45 | F | Sevenoaks Ac |
219 | 1:08:21 | 1:08:00 | Jon Copping | 351 | M60 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
249 | 1:14:06 | 1:13:50 | Daryl Crasta | 352 | M40 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
284 | 1:20:40 | 1:20:24 | Lionel Stielow | 194 | M70 | M | Sevenoaks Ac |
303 | 1:37:20 | 1:36:45 | Nicola Glover | 79 | W35 | F | Sevenoaks Ac |
The full results are here.
Thanks to Richard Craig-McFeely (Instagram @picsbyrcm) and James Graham for the race photos which are here.
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