Dufftown 5km – 11/09/2016

Six Moray Road Runners took part in the 2016 ‘Still Running’ Dufftown Jog Scotland 5k.

The conditions were excellent with warm temperatures and very little wind.  After registration at the Royal British Legion we headed up to the start on Conval Street.  There was a field of 27 with several walkers as well.

The first kilometre is uphill and on a stony path.  This is followed by almost 2k downhill with the 4th kilometre being a long climb up the Dufftown main street before a zig zag round the houses to the finish.  Most of the race is on tarmac.  There was a water station at the half way point but as it was on the downhill I’m not sure how many runners managed to stop.

 

Paul Murdoch (Keith & District) and Dean Kane (Inverness Harriers) set off way ahead of the rest and Dean finished 1st in 17:44 with Paul coming 2nd in 18:06.  Janette Combe from Dufftown JS was first lady in 26:00.  First Jog Scotland male was Derek Thompson from Hazlehead JS in only his 4th run in 34:33.  First Jog Scotland lady was Rosalynd Saxton from Dufftown JS in 27:20.

Archie Bain was 1st junior and 7th overall in 23:41.  Martin also finished in 23:41 and was 8th overall (3rd MV). Dave Mathers was 1st MSV over the line in 21:55 (6th overall).

Neil McWilliam finished in 21:46 and was 2nd MV (5th overall).  Kimberley Clark finished 3rd lady in 26:22 (12th overall).  Chris Smith finished 4th overall in 21:12.

We each received a medal, shortbread and water at the finish line before going back to the Legion for a fine spread of sandwiches and cakes.

There was an extensive collection of raffle prizes as well, with the Bains being very lucky.  Neil had cycled up to Dufftown for the run and he was due to cycle back to Elgin as well.  A truly impressive feat.