On Sunday, Buxton saw the running of the 41st Buxton Half Marathon , organised by Buxton Athletic Club under guidance of race director Paul Markall who coordinated a large of volunteers to enable it run smoothly. 392 runners, some who’d travelled from across the UK, set off from the Buxton Opera House to head up the long climb up the Leek Road towards Axe Edge before dropping down past High Edge, taking in the picturesque views of Chrome Hill. They were then faced with the grueling climb up from Glutton Bridge before returning to Buxton via Harpur Hill. After weaving their way through the streets to Pavilion Gardens, they were met by the welcome sight of the finish line along promenade and the cheers of locals and visitors in the Gardens.

The first runner overall was Phil Hardman with a time of 1:19:26, followed in second place by Carlos Everall and in third place Tim Barry of Stockport Harriers. First female home was Emma Jolley all the way from City of Portsmouth in 1:27:37, followed by second female Dominique Searle representing Cheshire Dragons and in with third female Diane Mcvey from Wilmslow RC. A large contingent of runners came from Chorlton Runners, who took both the male and female team prizes. The first runner from Buxton AC was Johnathan Sewell in 38th place and a time of 1:34:29 followed by our first Buxton lady Rebecca Corbett in 106th place and a time of 1:46:29. Heather Haggis then came 126th. Bill Mcdonald finished in 227th with Beverly Golden following soon after in 255th and in 306th place was Gemma Davies.

First male, Phil Hardman. Photo courtesy of Frank Golden Photos

First female, Emma Jolley. Photo courtesy of Frank Golden Photos

The Fitzgerald family on hand at Glutton Bridge water station