Race thirteen of the PCCCT season, the Dowling McCarthy Tyres/Hanson Family “Steve Hanson Memorial”, was conducted over an eight-kilometre circuit course in Stanley.
The race, also known as “The Ace of the Green Hills”, was conducted in very tough weather conditions with runners subjected to strong winds, hail, rain as well as brief periods of sunshine.
Nevertheless, thirty members competed as the scenic course certainly compensated for the weather.
Devonport runner, Pat McMahon, was thrilled to take out his second win in ten years of competing with the Club. Interestingly, his first win, in 2016, was also this race. The Stanley event means much to McMahon as this was where he lived during his childhood.
McMahon was a top track runner in the past, with four wins at the prestigious Stawell carnival and is a member of its Hall of Fame. Now he his happy to just keep fit and active.
He had a narrow win from the very much in-form Steve Tammens who once again indicated a win is very close, Jordan Matthews, Jason Scott and Josh Febey. Race favourite, Gerard Lowry finished seventh while eight runners finished within fifty seconds of the winner meaning it was an exciting race.
The fastest man was Josh Febey (29:45) while Sabrina Shields (35:53) was fastest female.
Earlier the nominated time winners were Hannah Elphinstone, Susan Morris and Mitchell Elphinstone.
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