Hosted by Reigate Priory AC, the 70th edition featured four legs of approximately 2.5 miles over an undulating course through Priory Park’s grassland and woodland.
Men’s A take the title Alex Kilby gave Walton a superb start with 13:11, the fastest men’s leg of the day by one minute 15 seconds. Alfie Pike followed with 15:18, Robert Smith ran 16:06, and Philip Calus anchored the team home in 15:15. Their combined 59:50 secured victory by
one minute 37 seconds, with Philip and Alfie recording the sixth- and seventh-fastest men’s legs.
Men’s B secure fifth in 1:08:56, giving Walton two teams inside the top five. Jamie Gadney led off with 16:31, followed by Adam Parsons in 17:40, Stephen Carpenter in 17:02 and Jack Quin in 17:43. Just 72 seconds separated their four times in a consistent team performance.
Strong running from the women
Walton’s women finished third in 1:17:27, with Alex Slotwinska running twice to complete the team. Alex opened with 17:47, followed by Emer Treacy in 22:02 and Eleanor Palmer in 19:35. Returning for the final leg, Alex clocked 18:03—just 16 seconds slower than her first effort. Her two runs ranked fifth and seventh among the women’s leg times.
Walton’s women finished third in 1:17:27, with Alex Slotwinska running twice to complete the team. Alex opened with 17:47, followed by Emer Treacy in 22:02 and Eleanor Palmer in 19:35. Returning for the final leg, Alex clocked 18:03—just 16 seconds slower than her first effort. Her two runs ranked fifth and seventh among the women’s leg times.
Congratulations to all our runners, particularly the men’s A team on their victory and Alex Kilby on his individual honours. Thank you to Reigate Priory AC and all the officials, marshals and volunteers.
Men’s A: 1st – 59:50
Men’s B: 5th – 1:08:56
Women’s A: 3rd – 1:17:27
