Stanley: The WT House Betta Home Living “Steve Hanson Memorial” 8km

The PCCCT heads to beautiful Stanley this week for the WT House Betta Home Living “Steve Hanson Memorial” eight kilometre handicap, another of the club’s “blue ribbon events”.

The course is a favourite of members. There is a short testing hill early on but then competitors are rewarded with a great run along the Green Hills before descending with views of The Nut followed by travelling along the main street before returning to the start at the Stanley Oval.

One runner who will be very keen to take this race out is Neville Sweetman. Having had nearly two hundred and fifty runs since his last win many years ago, he is certainly due and a win would be well-deserved.

Sweetman is also starting to show the form necessary to be a serious contender, with a close sixth at Devonport in the last Club race two weeks ago. He would not have to improve much and, if anything, the slightly shorter distance will suit him better.

Several runners have been consistently in “the ten” and will be top chances. Karina Mason must break through shortly, while Amie Bramich, Kyle Groenewege and Shane Hanson could win without surprising.

The event starts at the later time of 10:30 with nominations closing at 10:00. New runners are welcome.

 A nominated time event will be held at 9:45.

Runners are reminded that entries close this Sunday for the following week’s Ironman/Ironwoman at Forth.