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Bungay Black Dog Marathon and Half Marathon 6th April 2008 - Final Results - click here

Winter returned on Sunday 6th April but that did not deter 197 runners completing the Bungay Black Dog Marathon and another 373 runners completing the Half.

The entry level had been greater but many runners had decided not to travel or had to turn back as several parts of the country were covered in overnight snow. The Waveney Valley course however had been spared of this and The Mayor of Bungay John Groom started the Marathon at 10.30 and the Half Marathon two hours later. Click here for photos. A small selection of photos can be seen here and more can be seen at Digitography.

The marathon was keenly contested with Stephen Pettit from Ely the first lap leader, but he was overhauled by Ken Norgrove from Dublin who finished in a good time of 2.48.55 closely followed by Richard Watkinson from Princess Risborough in a time of 2.49.51.The first lady home was Clair Spencer from Kimberworth Striders in a time of 3.25.09 followed by Sarah Richards from Redhill Road Runners in a time of 3.33.53.

David Miller from Woodbridge Shufflers won the Half marathon in a very good time of 1.11.07 followed by Roger Aldis from Stowmarket Striders in a time of 1.15.49. The first lady was Jennie Roberts from Ipswich Jaffa in a time of 1.20.58 followed by Rachel Leatherwood 1.32.32.

By 2 o clock it was snowing heavily and many of the Half marathon runners had caught the marathon runners completing their second lap as they returned together to the Maltings Meadow finish. They were cheered home by an enthusiastic crowd sheltering in the grandstand, where Maureen Davies The Deputy Reeve awarded the prizes.

There were creditable performances from Graham Allchurch who ran dressed as a black dog, Simon Illingworth who is running 26 marathons this year, and blind runner Paul Watts who is a member of the 100 marathon club. Paul took away the Roger Wing trophy for the runner who best epitomises the spirit of the Black Dog Marathon.

As is customary the day also included a fun run started, by Splat the Cat who was soon overtaken by runners of all ages, and encouraged by the Radio Broadland Thunder girls who were at the Marathon to support Radio Broadland Kids which is this years official Charity.

The Marathon Committee would like to thank their sponsors, local supporting organisations, the small army of helpers who gave up their day, and all the runners who braved the elements to make the 26th another memorable Black Dog Marathon and Half Marathon. All the proceeds will go to Radio Broadland Kids who are this years official charity and an announcement of how much this is will be made later in the year.

If anyone would like to help or would like more information please email bob.paul@btinternet.com

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This years charity is Radio Broadland Kids

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