Jack Trevelyan and Caroline Milne take the honours at Castle of Mey 10k

And they're off... the runners head out for the Mey 10k. Photo: John Baikie / Captiv8.

"THE best yet" was the verdict on this year’s Castle of Mey 10k.

Graeme Dunnett, who chairs the organising committee for North Highland Harriers, said that athletes and sponsors were delighted with how the third annual event had gone on Sunday, May 15.

The honours on the day went to North Highland Harrier Jack Trevelyan, who came home in a time of 36 minutes and 12 seconds as the first male, followed by fellow harrier Ewan Mackay in 38.03 and Mark Taylor in 38.30.

Fastest female was Caroline Milne (41.27), followed by local sisters Emma Dunnett in 43.40 and Oonagh, also 43.40, who both run for Edinburgh Athletics Club.

The male veteran prize went to Kevin Cormack (38.11), of North Highland Harriers. Second was Michael Sutherland (39.22) and third David Spencer (40.31), of NHH.

The fastest female veteran was Joan Henry (42.52), who beat Sharon McCafferty (46.25) and Martine Hughes (51.38).

First local male was Peter Fenwick (38.51), of NHH, with Nicola Falconer, also of NHH, in at 47.44 for first local female.

The prizes for the first kilted runners home when to Sandy Christie (44.57) and Christine Blyth (59.49).

Also taking place on the day was a 2.7k fun run for youngsters which was won by Mark O’Brien.

For a report and photos see Wednesday’s Caithness Courier.

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