PECO XC RACE 5 – ROUNDHAY PARK – SUNDAY 5TH MARCH 2023

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The final race in this year’s PECO XC League wrapped the 2022/23 season up with today’s race at the stunning venue, Roundhay Park. Hosted by Chapel Allerton Runners assisted by Roundhay Runners, the (just short of) 5 mile senior course is run entirely within the grounds of the park and consists of a mixture of grass, woodland trails and includes some short sections on concrete paths. 655 runners started in front of the Mansion House, careering down the short hill only to be faced with a steep incline up to the top of Soldiers Field, a left turn took them on a circular route around the field before exiting to head towards the wooded sections of the course. The weather was much kinder than forecast as the expected downpours which usually bestow this fixture didn’t arrive and although grey skies greeted runners it was a completely dry though challenging event with very little mud.

Well done Eccleshill’s small but perfectly formed team of Noel Akers 49:39 and Julie Steele 48:48, well done and big thanks to our support crew and here’s to 2023/24!