Course map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3237375865
The longest race of the season to date awaits runners this Sunday, when they head to the Berry Patch at Turners Beach for a seven-kilometre handicap.
All races so far in this delayed season have been five or six-kilometres and many runners will be looking forward to being able to race over a slightly longer distance.
The course is a flat, out-and-back one, mostly on sealed surfaces although there is a section on bush tracks to give some variety.
One runner who will be suited by the distance and terrain is Ulverstone athlete, Nick Young.
Young has been consistent, without standing out, so far this year with his best results being seventh and then fifth in the first two races. He won’t have to improve much on those performances to take the victory.
The hardest to beat is definitely Kendall Buckley who will be out to atone after second last week, while Shaun Batten is also knocking on the door.
Hayden Bishop is a backmarker who will be storming through the field and it would not surprise if he broke the tape.
Others to keep an eye on include Steve Powell and Terry Watson while first year runners Selina Crispin and Narelle Jacobs are showing improvement.
New runners are welcome and must register for membership and enter by 9pm Friday.
The race will start at 9:30am while nominated time events will be held at 9:00.
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