Archie McClure wins junior Frostbite Race in Huntingdon

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A junior runner rounded off a standout season with a first-place finish in the final race of the series.

Archie McClure took the win at the sixth Frostbite Race in Huntingdon, clocking 8:53 at the Jubilee Park event and helping March Athletic Club secure fourth place on the day and fifth overall in the series.

He was joined by teammates Liberty Sibthorp (10:31), Alfie McClure (11:11), Austin Sibthorp (11:15), Rowan Whittlesey (11:21), Max Revell (12:06), Leo Revell (13:17), Allegra Molnar (16:19), and Byron Molnar (17:50).

Frostbite Final March AC Juniors (Image: Rhys Davies)

The senior team placed eighth in the final race and finished seventh overall, with Luke Dolby leading the team home in 34:26.

Tim Brammer followed in 35:58, with Dean Markillie close behind in 36:42.

For the women, Toni Alcaraz was first home in 36:52, followed by Samantha Hodson in 46:51 and Victoria May in 47:16.

March AC chairman Mark Darlow said: "What a great weekend of running for the club.

Burghley 7K runners (Image: Andy Cole)

"We’ve seen some really fabulous results again; thanks to everyone and congratulations on your efforts."

Elsewhere, club members tackled the 20-mile race in Oundle, with Fiona Graham finishing in 2:58, Michael Blackledge in 3:01, James Arran in 3:04, and Stephen Ryan in 3:09.

Further north, five runners represented March AC at the Burghley 7 Road Race on a challenging route between Burghley and Stamford.

Oundle 20 runners (Image: James Arran)

Andy Cole finished first for the club in 46:03, earning top spot in his age category.

He was followed by Mike Boxall (50:20), Steven Robinett (53:00), Tricia Cole (1:02), who placed fifth in her age category, and Rachel Boxall (1:07).

At the Brighton Half Marathon, Serge Lambert finished in 1:23 and his mother Tina completed the course in 1:52.

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