The sun shone for this year’s Alton 10.

The event – which is in its 40th year – is organised by Alton Runners and the Alton Lions and was once again included in the Hampshire Road Race League. The hot weather didn’t discourage 369 runners from taking part, including 35 from Alton Runners.

The race winner was Christopher Newnham from Ryde Harriers in a time of 55.15, followed by Joshua Price of Isle of Wight Road Runners and Athletics Club in 58.17 and James Perrett of Alton Runners in 59.11.

In the female race, the overall winner was Tamsin Anderson of Winchester Running Club in 1:04.16, followed by Anna Morris of University of Bath in 1:08.30 and Sarah Page of Liss Runners in 1:08.52.

There were awards in 18 age categories from senior female (17 to 34) through to male 75+. Notable results for Alton Runners included Rachel Walsh, who was second-placed senior female in 1:12.18, and Richard Bacon, who finished in second place in the male V70 category in 1:28.08.

Some Alton Runners helped out in parts of the race organisation team, such as race headquarters set up and pre-race registration. Registration manager Jenny French was pleased with how her team coped. She said: “Some of them were experienced members of the registration team and others were newbies, but with the help of the experienced ones they soon got the hang of it. I was happy that we got most of the runners out of the door by 9.15am, giving them time to walk down to the start line at Holybourne Cricket Club.”

Race director Ollie Steele-Perkins said: “Thanks to the volunteers, the race committee and especially to previous race director Philip Scrase for his continued support.”

By Jim Armitage