The race starts at 10.30am from the Stanley Recreation Ground, Marine Esplanade. There are changerooms and toilet facilities at the ground. The race is over 8km and contains one hilly section. As the race is on public roads runners are asked run with caution and obey any directions from race officials. The race heads out of the ground away from the Stanley township on Main Road. After a kilometre or so runners continue onto Dovecote Road which has an uphill section. Runners turn right at Green Hills Road which takes them past Highfield House and a sweeping downhill section with great views of the Nut. This leads onto Church Street through the main centre of Stanley. Runners turn right onto Main Street then left onto Marine Esplanade. From there they re-enter the Recreation Ground and finish with half a lap of the oval. Post-race presentations will take place in the Stanley Football Clubrooms.
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Race 10 Stanley, Dowling McCarthy Tyres/Hanson Family “Steve Hanson Memorial” Ace of the Green Hills 8km Handicap Preview
The 2021 season of the PCCCT heads west to Stanley this Sunday, for the running of the Dowling McCarthy Tyres/Hanson Family ‘Steve Hanson Memorial’ Ace of the Green Hills 8km Handicap.
The 8km circuit is hilly, but scenic, with runners taking in wonderful views of the Stanley township and the Nut. The course heads uphill to the top of the Green Hills, descending back down onto the main road and returning to the Stanley oval to finish.
With many runners recording quick times last week, it could be anyone’s race, with a host of runners in career best shape.
Gerard Lowry has been in excellent form this season, consistently placing in the top ten in most races. Training over the hills of Railton, the demanding courses usually suit the “Railton Rocket”. Gerard is returning to his best, after battling illness and injuries, and has recently clocked up his 200th run with the club. A win would certainly not surprise.
Troy Reader could also put on a good show, with this course suiting him nicely. Ellen Burgess has been close all year, with a win well within her sights.
Others to watch are Anne Thomas and Felicity Lovatt.
Runners are reminded that entries are online only, and close at 6pm Friday. The race will have a later start of 10:30am, with the nominated time event to be run at 10am.
More details and race entry can be found at www.pccct.org
Race Reports 2021
Race 9a and 9b Devonport, Everyday Lions Female 5km Handicap/Simons Design Centre Male 5km Handicap Report
Sunday saw the inaugural running of the Everyday Lions Female 5km Handicap, and the Simons Design Centre Male 5km Handicap in Devonport. Cool, blustery conditions greeted runners for the flat four lap circuit around Meercroft Park.
The men’s race was conducted first, with Raymond Spinks leading the field out closely followed by Ken Williams. It took until the final straight for Brendan Burr to take the lead off Ken, holding on to victory from a fast charging Shaun Batten and Will van Rooyen.
Brendan joined the club in 2002 at sixteen years old and returned to the club in 2019 after a fifteen-year hiatus. Brendan is coached by Brian Lyons at Everyday Lions, and is earning reward for his effort, breaking the twenty-minute barrier in the race.
Young charger Thomas Winkel took out the fastest time, with a blistering time of 15:59.
The women’s race followed the men’s, with Selina Crispin breaking through for her first win with the club. She was closely followed by Emily Aichberger and Anne Thomas.
Selina joined the club last year and has raced almost every race since joining. She had previously finished no higher than eighth position, pulling out a great performance to take the victory. She cements herself in the record books as the first winner of a female only race with the PCCCT. She was presented her trophy by the club’s first female member, Ann Ketelaar, to honour the occasion.
Fastest time was taken out by Lyn Saint-John, in a time of 20:11.
In the earlier nominated time event, the winners were Matthew Robertson, Sarah Lakeland, Heath Bramich, and Brian Paine.
Race Reports 2021
Race 9a and 9b, Everyday Lions Female 5km Handicap/Simons Design Centre Male 5km Handicap Results
Well done to the 39 finishers in the Simons Design Centre Male 5km Handicap, and the 17 finishers in the Everyday Lions Female 5km Handicap!
In the Male race, Brendon Burr won from Shaun Batten and Will van Rooyen. Fastest time was Tom Winkel in 15:59.
In the Female race, Selina Crispin won from Emily Aichberger and Anne Thomas. Fastest time was Lyn Saint-John in 20:11.
The nominated time winners were Matthew Roberston, Sarah Lakeland, Heath Bramich, and Brian Paine.
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Race 9a and 9b, Everyday Lions Female 5km/Simons Design Centre Male 5km Handicaps and Race Brief
Please note: the meeting place is at Meercroft Park.
Toilets and changerooms in the new facilities will be available.
The men’s race will commence at 9:30 with the women’s race as soon as possible after the completion of the men’s race.
Welcome to all new members.
Please be aware we are sharing paths with the public and need to give other users due consideration.
The course is a very simple one. It is four clockwise laps, plus a bit, of the streets surrounding Meercroft Park. Care will be needed running the back straight, North Street, as there is no footpath there.
Similarly, care is needed while running through the parking area on the William St side of Meercroft Park.
Thank you to our sponsors – Simons Design Centre (men’s race) and Everyday Lions (women’s race).
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Race 9a and 9b Devonport, Everyday Lions Female 5km Handicap/Simons Design Centre Male 5km Handicap Preview
This Sunday will see the running of the Meercroft 5km split division races in Devonport. The course is a flat, fast, four lap course on the road around Meercroft Park.
In previous years the divisions have been split into Front-Markers and Back-Markers. This year will see the divisions split by gender, with the Simons Design Centre Male Handicap being run as the curtain raiser before the Everyday Lions Female Handicap.
It’s hard to go past Ellen Burgess as the favourite for the women, finishing fourth in the handicap race last week and second in the 10km championships. She also ran strong for third in the Mountain Classic, so a win is well within her grasp.
Winner of the club championships, Lyn Saint-John will be well suited to the quick course. Third place getter, Anna Murton, will also be well in the mix.
Emma Turner and Christine Wright are others to watch, both recording good results last week.
For the men, Nigel Baptist looks to be the pick of the bunch. Finishing third last week, with a handful of placings throughout the year, he is due for a win. Tony Abel has continued his rapid improvement this year, looking a chance to record a second win this year.
Young charger Thomas Murton will also be close running from the back mark, with the flat fast course suiting him well.
Runners are reminded that entries are online only and close at 6pm Friday. The men’s race will start at 9:30am Sunday, with the female’s race to follow. New members are always welcome and encouraged to check our website. www.pccct.org
Race Reports 2021
Race 8 Physiotas City of Devonport 10km Handicap/Molly Malones 10km Championships Report
Cool and overcast conditions greeted 55 runners on Sunday for Race 8 of the PCCCT Season.
The Physiotas City of Devonport 10km Handicap was run in conjunction with the Molly Malones 10km Championships, as a sealed handicap mass start event. This created much excitement and anticipation, with the handicap winner not known until presentations.
As the event was the club championships, the first runners across the line took out the placings. Thomas Murton broke the tape first for the males, with a blistering time of 32:18. Over three minutes behind in second was Hayden Bishop, followed by Ben Brockman for third.
The female championships were taken out by Lyn Saint-John, in a time of 41:22. She broke the tape four minutes ahead of Ellen Burgess in second, with Anna Murton rounding out the top three.
The handicap race was taken out by pre-race favourite, David Wright. Having won two races previously, David is a fixture of the club having run 230 races to date. His last win was in 2013 and has since battled injuries over several years. Since retiring, David has managed to work through his injuries and start returning to some top form.
Tony Abel ran a strong race, placing in second. Nigel Baptist finished third, with a win surely soon in his sights. Ellen Burgess and Thomas Murton rounded out the top five.
Hannah Elphinstone took out the earlier nominated time event.
Race Reports 2021
Race 8 Physiotas City of Devonport 10km Handicap/Molly Malones 10km Championships Results
Well done to the 55 participants of Race 8 of the 2021 season!
Congratulations to David Wright, who took out the Physiotas City of Devonport 10km Handicap, from Tony Abel, Nigel Baptist, Ellen Burgess, and Thomas Murton.
Lyn Saint-John (41:22) took out the female Molly Malones 10km Championship, from Ellen Burgess (45:17) and Anna Murton (47:30).
Thomas Murton (32:18) won the male Molly Malones 10km Championship, from Hayden Bishop (35:37) and Ben Brockman (39:13).
The Nominated Time winner was Hannah Elphinstone, 6 seconds off her time.
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Race 8 Physiotas City of Devonport 10km Handicap/Molly Malones 10km Championships Preview
Race eight of the PCCCT season heads to Devonport, for the running of the Physiotas City of Devonport 10km Handicap. The course utilises walking tracks in the Devonport area, with a mix of sealed paths and sawdust to contend with.
This event will also incorporate the Molly Malone’s 10km Club Championships. As such, the race will be a mass start, seeing all members start at the same time. The first three males and females across the line will be the placegetters in the Championships. Handicaps will be applied after the race to determine the winner of the Handicap race.
Thomas Murton will be the clear favourite to take out the championships for the men, with co-marker Thomas Winkel in hot pursuit. Hayden Bishop and Sam Mawer will also be in contention for a placing. Lyn Saint-John, Felicity Lovatt, and Brooke Fehlberg look set to battle it out for the women, though Natasha Mapley could change all that if she returns for her first run with the club this year.
With the mass start format, the handicap winner could be a surprise. It’s hard to go past David Wright though, with two second places already this season. Dominic Troughton and Nigel Baptist are also strong chances, recording strong results all season.
Runners are reminded that entries are online only and close at 6pm Friday. The race will start at 9:30am Sunday. New members are always welcome and encouraged to check our website. www.pccct.org
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Race 7 High on Penguin Burnie to Ridgley Mountain Classic 16.5km Handicaps and Race Brief
Please ensure you are at the start line for your posted handicap time. Race start is at 9:30am.
Please note: there will be no nominated time event today.
There will be drink stations but you need to place your own drink bottles in the collection crates at the start. Please make sure they have your name and number on them.
If you have a supporter providing you with drinks/nourishment, they must do this at the drink stations. We don’t want runners or supporters crossing over the road during the race at random spots.
Please be very careful on this course because you will be running across intersections and driveways which won’t have marshals.
The meeting place is at the cenotaph in West Park.
Run east towards the gate and then up the path inside the park adjacent to West Park Grove. Exit the park and continue on the right -hand side of the road to Fortuna Avenue. Turn right and continue to the roundabout at Brickport Road.
Here you will be crossed over to the footpath on the right-hand side. Continue until you reach Three Mile Line Road and turn right.
Continue until you reach West Moorville Road and turn left. Stay on this road until you reach its junction with Ridgley Highway, then go straight ahead before finally turning right to finish in the car park at the Ridgley Football Club.