Organisers of Scilly’s first Community Sports Day have said they were “overwhelmed” by the turnout on Sunday.
The event, held at Carn Gwaval playing fields, “exceeded all expectations,” Council Early Years Officer Joel Williams told Scilly News.
More than 70 people took part in the 10km run around St Mary’s in soaring temperatures, whilst 65 children competed in the morning’s junior road runs.
“It went very well,” said Williams. “The day met all its aims and objectives and everyone seemed to get a great deal out of it. The children’s events were very successful.”
The overall winner of the 10km run was Richard Wilcox (37.54), second was Duncan Graham (39.13) and third, Craig Dryden (40.19). The first woman to finish was Helen Pearce (42.24).
The first three through the tape in the junior 1km race were Jordan Penhaligon, Daniel Evans and Megan Douglas, whilst Jonathan Bird, Joanne Hulands and Lee Humphreys lead the pack in the secondary school’s 3km run.
“The organisers would like to thank everyone who marshalled and helped make the day such a success,” added Williams. “We just hope it wont be a one-off and that people will carry on what they’ve started and keep on running!”
