This Sunday runners head to the Berry Patch at Turners Beach for the Rod and Judith Priestley/Berry Patch seven-kilometre handicap. This year there is a slight change to the course with runners completing two 3.5-kilometre laps rather than an out-and-back course. This means competitors will come through the start/finish at the half-way mark, giving good viewing opportunities to spectators.
The day will be tinged with sadness as co-sponsor, Rod Priestley, lost his battle with cancer just two months ago.
As the season nears its end, there can only be three more winners this year, and there are many runners who have been performing consistently well and who will be keen to be one of the three.
One of the best chances looks to be Club veteran, Greg Smith who has been showing gradual improvement as he regains full fitness after a knee operation.
Jason Scott has shown up week after week without breaking through and he could do so here.
Others who have been close to a win and could break the tape include David Murton, John Badcock, Alison Ridderhoff and Ben Young.
New runners are welcome and must register for membership and enter by 6pm Friday on the Club website www.pccct.org.
The race will start at 9:30am while nominated time events will be held at 9:00.
Runners are reminded that entries for the Club’s premier event, the Simons Carpets Wynyard to Burnie Feature Race to be held on September 11 close this Sunday at 11:59pm.
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