Press Report: Borders Success in the Park
ATHLETICS
by Dennis Wall
SARAH HUNTER headed West Cheshire Athletic Club women home at the latest round of the Borders Road Running League.
Sarah made her debut in the competition and rounded the 7.8km course around Birkenhead Park in a time of 28 minutes 31 seconds for second spot in the ladies event.
Sarah was backed-up by team mates Emma Nutt (32:17), Claire Harris (32:41), Joy Hickman (33:45), Anest Muller (35:58), Sallyann Harper (36:14), and Amy Mills (37:26).
Lewis Morris was West Cheshire’s first finisher in the men’s race, clocking 25:04 for ninth spot and first position in his under 20 age group.
Lewis was supported by team mates Scott Wells (27:52), Graham Wells (28:32), Paul Morrison (28:51), Kevin Eaton (31:09), Brian Cremin (31:36), Tony Kennedy (43:25), and Dave Tiernan (51:33).
OVERALL TEAM STANDINGS (after round two)
WOMEN’S DIVISION ONE: 1 Helsby 238; 2 Wirral 357; 3 Chester Tri 492; 4 Deeside 548; 5 West Cheshire 561; 6 Wallasey 585; 7 Prestatyn 646.
MEN’S DIVISION ONE: 1 Helsby 486 points; 2 Buckley 918; 3 Wrexham 972; 4 Wallasey 1104; 5 Prestatyn 1611; 6 Chester Tri 1657; 7 West Cheshire 3754.
The next round will be held on Sunday, December 6, at Trac Mon, Anglesey (11am start).
THIS Saturday’s scheduled Manchester Area Cross Country League fixture at Sherdley Park, St Helens, has been cancelled.
FIXTURES this weekend include the Preston Harriers 5 miles (10.15am start) and 10 miles (10am start) Road Races, on Sunday.
WEST CHESHIRE AC members are invited to attend the Club AGM, which is taking place at the Ellesmere Port Sports Village Trackside Room on Tuesday, November 24, (7:45pm start).
ENTRIES close on November 13 for the first Northern Indoor Track and Field Open Meeting being held on November 21, at Sheffield. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=29698
ENTRIES close on December 18 for the Northern Indoor Seniors, Under 20s and Under 18s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 9 and 10. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=30015
AND entries close on January 15 for the Northern Indoor Under 14s and Under 16s Track and Field Championships being held at Sheffield on January 31. The online entry link is: https://meets.rosterathletics.com/public/competitions/details/about?id=30042
FORTHCOMING fixtures include: Saturday, November 21 – North Staffs Cross Country League, at Park Hall, Longton; Saturday, November 21 – Dave Sunderland Inter County Schools Cross Country Races, at Himley Hall, Dudley; Saturday, November 28 – West Cheshire AC Schools Cross Country Races, at Ellesmere Port Sports Village; Saturday, November 28 – Manchester Cross Country League and British Cross Challenge, at Sefton Park, Liverpool; Saturday, November 28 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Bala; Saturday, December 5 – English Schools Cross Country Cup Final, at Ratcliffe College, Leicestershire; Saturday, December 12 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Keele; Saturday and Sunday, January 9 and 10 – Northern Under 17s and Under 20s Indoor Championships, at Sheffield; Saturday, January 16 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Tatton Park, Knutsford; Sunday, January 24 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting; Saturday, January 30 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Leaton Forest; Sunday, January 31 – Northern Under 14s and Under 16s Indoor Championships, at Sheffield; Sunday, February 7 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting; Saturday and Sunday, February 6 and 7 – England Athletics Under 16s, Under 18s, and Under 20s Championships, at Sheffield; Saturday, February 13 – North Wales Cross Country League, at Marches School, Oswestry; Saturday, February 13 – Manchester Cross Country League, at Heaton Park, Manchester; Saturday and Sunday, February 20 and 21 – UK Indoor Championships, at Birmingham; Sunday, February 28 – Manchester Open Indoor Meeting.
THIS seasonβs Cheshire Clubsβ Cross Country Championships will be held at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, on Saturday, January 9.
ENTRIES are now open for the Manchester Indoor Open Track and Field Meetings being held on Sundays, January 24, February 7, February 28, and March 28. Further details: https://www.saleharriersmanchester.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/SaleHarriers-Indoors-Entry-Form-2026-27-3.pdf
THE Northern Cross Country Championships will be held at Witton Park, Blackburn, on Saturday, January 23, while the English Cross Country Association National Championships, will be held at Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, on Saturday, February 20, and the UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships and Cross Challenge Final, will be held at Nottingham, on Saturday, March 13.
FURTHER details about West Cheshire Athletic Club can be found at: www.westcheshireac.co.uk
