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PICTURES: Strong field at Moray Road Runners’ 10k at Miltonduff with James Wilson and Gemma Cormack doing home club proud





Sunday’s Moray Road Runners’ 10k at Miltonduff wasn’t all about the winning athletes.

Runners make their way away from the Miltonduff start line.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners make their way away from the Miltonduff start line.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
All smiles from #115 Fiona Olsen and #116 Timothy Olsen as they leave the start line. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
All smiles from #115 Fiona Olsen and #116 Timothy Olsen as they leave the start line. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners make their way away from the Miltonduff start line.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners make their way away from the Miltonduff start line.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners make their way away from the Miltonduff start line.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners make their way away from the Miltonduff start line.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

James Wilson was first to the finish for the home club, regaining the title he won in 2022 with his brother Kenny triumphing last year.

Moray Road Runners' James Wilson came 1st overall with a time of 31:54. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' James Wilson came 1st overall with a time of 31:54. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Many of the runners were content with personal best times or a fastest of the year so far, while others took pride in reaching the finish after a tough run over undulating terrain.

#44 Moray Road Runners Craig Rowley approaches the finishline. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
#44 Moray Road Runners Craig Rowley approaches the finishline. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners start the race just outside Miltonduff. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners start the race just outside Miltonduff. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Kevin Morrison finished the road in a time of 44:21 - running for Moray Road Runners. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Kevin Morrison finished the road in a time of 44:21 - running for Moray Road Runners. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Wilson followed up his victory at the Nairn 10k earlier this month. His time in Moray of 31.54 was only 12 seconds outside his personal best over 10k.

Passing Miltonduff Distillery as he approaches the finishline - Forres Harriers' James Ward.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Passing Miltonduff Distillery as he approaches the finishline - Forres Harriers' James Ward.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners start the race just outside Miltonduff. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Runners start the race just outside Miltonduff. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' Ryan Slessor finished in a time of 36:58.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' Ryan Slessor finished in a time of 36:58.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Muir of Ord teenager Caitlyn Heggie continued her dominance of the 10k circuit in the north as she cruised to the women’s title at the Moray Road Runners 10k.

Elgin AAC runner Malcolm Christie on the final strech. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Elgin AAC runner Malcolm Christie on the final strech. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Forres Harriers' Paul Hughes. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Forres Harriers' Paul Hughes. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' Grace Jenkins finished the race with a time of 46:21.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' Grace Jenkins finished the race with a time of 46:21.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' Sarah Mcilvaney.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' Sarah Mcilvaney.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

The Dingwall Academy sixth year pupil was first in 36.38 but despite winning the MRR 10k title, the Inverness Harriers teenager was not eligible for the North District Championship due to only being 17.

Forres Harriers' Simon Dobbs completed the 10k race in a time of 42:43.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Forres Harriers' Simon Dobbs completed the 10k race in a time of 42:43.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

The north title went to home runner Gemma Cormack in 38:08.

Finishing with a time of 43:30, Moray Road Runners' Susan McNairney. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Finishing with a time of 43:30, Moray Road Runners' Susan McNairney. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
10th overall was Moray Road Runners' Gary McKay with a time of 35:58.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
10th overall was Moray Road Runners' Gary McKay with a time of 35:58.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Moray pair Matthew Brennan (34.58) and Gary Mckay (35.58) were also inside the top ten.

Moray Road Runners' Matthew Brennan finished in a time of 34:58, placing him 8th overall. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Moray Road Runners' Matthew Brennan finished in a time of 34:58, placing him 8th overall. Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Forres Harriers’ Kasia Klonowska won the women’s masters and MRR’s Grace Jenkins was first female under-20 to the finish.

Forres Harriers' Kasia Klonowska finished the race in a time of 43:14.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Forres Harriers' Kasia Klonowska finished the race in a time of 43:14.Moray Road Runners 2024 10k Race.Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

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