It is always an achievement to win a team prize at a well supported race and even better to retain it with almost a different group of runners the following year.

The on form Mark Newton transferred his Tuesday night talent to the roads with a PB and a fine sixth place finish in 33.24. Gary Chandler "fresh" from camping it up retained the over 40 title in 33.59 and these two were joined in the six man winning team by Chris Burgoyne, Mark Waine, James Neugebauer and Paul Anderson. The latter two both claiming PBs.

Kate Mills was the first Strider lady just ahead of Nikki Pyle and the first over 55 lady Lynn Tanner. The ladies team finished fourth on the day. 40 Striders ran this popular race.