THE second race of the Red Kite Summer Trail Series was held in the beautiful surroundings of the Hafod Estate. Having kicked off with some great racing at Ras Nant yr Arian three weeks prior, the runners turned out in force once more to hit the footpaths of the popular and long standing local race. As usual, the evening's proceedings kicked off with the junior races.
Mountainous runs and a city sprint for Aberystwyth athletes Osian Pryce and Meirion Evans all set for BRC Jim Clark Rally Lampeter mark cricket's return to the town with win against Aberaeron Races galore for Sarn Helen athletes The Year 3-4 boys race was won by Aled Davies of Aberystwyth AC, with teammate Moli Tooze taking the girls’ victory. Next it was the turn of the Year 5-6 age group and it was no surprise to see top local junior, Sarn Helen’s Elis Herrick take the win with Yasmine Evans of Aberystwyth AC first of the girls not far behind. The third junior race of the evening was the Year 7-9 race which was won by Carmarthen Harrier, Gethin Thomas ahead of Sarn Helen’s Ben Hall in second place.
It was a very tight battle in the girls’ race which was eventually won by another Carmarthen Harrier, Page-lilly Williams only three seconds ahead of Ysgol Penweddig’s Gwen Tompsett in second place with Mia Lloyd of Sarn Helen not far behind in third. The older secondary age group, Year 10-11 started with the seniors and had to complete one lap of the two lap course which was around 4k with almost 500ft of.
