Dominic Willmore ends Poole AC's six year wait for a Corfe Mullen 5km victory
Dom Willmore finished strongly in this year's race to claim first slot in a time of 17 minutes 14 seconds, a full 12 seconds ahead of his nearest rival. Dom is no stranger to the podium at the Corfe Mullen 5km having won the event back in 2016. Holding off Dom's teammate to finish second was Wimborne AC's Louis Verdi who finished in 17 minutes 26 seconds, this was just 2 seconds in front of third placed Dave Hicks who crossed the line in 17 minutes 28 seconds.
In the ladies race it was Caroline Wilkins, running for Poole Runners, who took the top spot finishing in 19 minutes 22 seconds, improving on her second place from last year with a much-improved time. Following Caroline across the line was Lytchett Manor's Jenny Walker-Leach in a time of 20 minutes 44 seconds. Taking the final podium position was Clare Wood in a time of 21 minutes 16 seconds.
Freddie Johnstone wins Junior 1-mile Carnival Run
Corfe Mullen unattached runners Freddie Johnstone and Ryan Lay take the first two positions in this year's junior 1-mile carnival run. Freddie was first to cross the line in 5 minutes 41 seconds with Ryan just 3 seconds behind. Finishing third for Poole Runners was Harry Samways in a time of 5 minutes 46 seconds.
In the girls race it was Grace Harrison who was first to cross the line, running for Poole Runners she completed the course in 6 minutes 25 seconds. Second to finish in a time of 7 minutes 12 seconds was Wimborne AC's Lani Moore, with unattached Zoey Miller finishing just 4 seconds behind.
Many thanks to you all
The Carnival Committee would like to say a big "thank you" to all the runners who turned out to compete in this year's Carnival Run. The support for our race from the local running community is truly outstanding and has already helped us raise a considerable amount of money for local charities and good causes. Your support is very much appreciated. Profits from this year's race will go towards The Green Island Trust, Going for Bust and Poole Sailability.
Our thanks also go out to the many race stewards and officials who have given up their time freely and have contributed immensely to the smooth running of the event. Once again, our special thanks go to Mike Towner and his team from Poole Runners - your help and continued support is invaluable.
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