The 23rd edition of the Auld Toun 10K Road Race was a huge success with 253 runners completing the popular event which started and finished in Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline.

The race which incorporated the 2009 East District 10K Championships saw Pitreavie’s Tim Watson lead from the gun, pass through the halfway point in 15.42 and secure victory in an impressive 32.14 to become the East District Men’s Champion. Paul McCloskey (Pitreavie AAC) and Carnegie’s Tommy Lawrence enjoyed a good race with McCloskey placing 2nd overall in 33.54 and Lawrence 3rd in 34.16. Jeff Farquhar (Pitreavie AAC) was in top form finishing in 4th position and leading M50 in 34.38 with Anster Haddies David Burgess placing 5th in 35.13.

Congratulations to Fiona Cressy (Pitreavie AAC) who became the East District 10K ladies Champion clocking a fast 38.40 to win the ladies race. Carnegie’s Fabienne Thompson ran a strong race finishing 2nd lady in 42.02 and club mate Kristin Lownie reached the finish line in 42.25 placing 3rd lady.

Robert Rogerson (Kirkintilloch Olympians) was the leading M40 athlete placing 10th overall in 36.52 while Archibald Duncan won the M60 award clocking 40.54 in 26th position. Karen Thomson (Unatt) won the F35 award timing at 43.06 and well done to Carnegie’s Isobel Burnett who was the leading F45 and to Sheila Bauchop (Scottish Veteran Harriers) who clocked 52.21 finishing 1st F55.

Pitreavie’s AAC won the men’s team title ahead of Carnegie Harriers and Kinross Road Runners. The ladies team title was won by Carnegie Harriers with Kinross Road Runners placing 2nd and Pitreavie AAC finishing 3rd.

Very well done to everyone who took part and we hope that you enjoyed our event. Thanks also to everyone who assisted with organising the race and to our race sponsors for their continued support.

The complete set of results from the Auld Toun 10K Road Race can be found HERE.

Murray Strain headed a field of 280 runners at the 22nd Auld Toun 10K Road Race in Dunfermline on Wednesday evening. Murray forged ahead of the leading pack at halfway and went on to retain his Auld Toun 10K title equalling the course record in 31.59.

Carnegie’s David Simpson ran a strong race to finish 2nd in 32.25 ahead of Steve Cairns (HBT) who was 3rd and 1st M40 in 32.36. Ian Johnston covered the challenging course in 38.37 (17th) to win the M50 award.

Ros Alexander

Ros Alexander (Carnegie Harriers) made a successful comeback to racing winning the ladies race in 39.10. This was Ros’s fourth Auld Toun 10K victory having previously won the race in 2004, 2005 and 2007. Fife AC’s Angela Howe placed 2nd lady in 39.34 and Kristin Lownie (Unattached) ran well finishing 3rd lady in 41.17. Jane Aitchison (Bonita RR) from San Diego, California won the F35 award clocking 42.39. Scottish 24 hour record holder Pauline Walker (Carnegie Harriers) won the F45 award in a time of 44.25.