Runners are reminded that entries for the following week’s 25km Iron Man race at Forth must be in this Sunday.
The Professional Cross Country Club of Tasmania is conducting its second trail run of the season at Spreyton this Sunday.
The Spreyton Cider Company 5 kilometre handicap will be conducted mostly through orchards and runners should be prepared for some muddy, wet conditions, especially considering the recent rainfall.
The Trail Run series, consisting of four off-road races is a new instigation for the Club this year with trophies for the best performers across the series.
This looks to be a perfect race for Kerrie Murchie. Murchie followed a close fifth at Stanley two weeks ago with an excellent run into fourth in a tougher race last week. She looked the winner of that for some time before being caught late. Over the shorter distance on Sunday she could well hang on for her maiden win.
There are plenty who will be trying to prevent her from obtaining it however, and foremost among these will be Russell Horton who proved his liking for these conditions when fourth in the first trail run a few weeks ago. A strong second last week showed he has retained form.
Among others with a good chance are Patrick McMullen and Kelly Baxter while Bryan Tuit and Brad Taylor will be storming home from backmarks.
Runners are reminded that entries for the following week’s 25km Iron Man race at Forth must be in this Sunday.