Nine Hotfooters set out to the brand new XCountry event hosted by Maldwyn Harriers at National Trust property Gregynog Hall, Newtown. 90 minute drive away from Hay but this single lap course looked too interesting to pass up. 144 participants enjoyed hills (798ft/243m), wetland, grass, water crossing and woodland trails. If you can overlook the travel time required then most would agree this just could be a new favourite! The next event is at Malvern College (another new course) on 4th January 2026. Go easy on the festivities and keep running!
Results as follows:
Philip Dray 46:56 SM 9th
Paul Millsom 50:20 MV70 1st
Simon Blyth 50:50 MV55 6th
Neil Jeffery 56:09 MV55 7th
Dilek Usta-Aarons 59:37 FV45 7th
Sharon Collins 1:00.45 FV60 3rd
Helen Blyth 1:02.35 FV55 6th
Beth Tindle 1:05:17 FV65 6th
Lesley Ashton 1:07:58 FV65 8th
Female team 8th out of 9
Male team 11th out of 17
Six of the Hotfooters XCountry team have completed the first three events and their overall placing in age category currently stands as follows: Phil 7th, Simon 4th, Paul 1st, Sharon, Dilek & Helen 3rd