PICTURES: Moray Road Runners' James Wilson crowned King of the Castle at Brodie Castle 10k organised by Forres Harriers

By Craig Christie

Published: 11:49, 08 November 2022

| Updated: 12:18, 08 November 2022

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Victory on the grounds of one of Moray's historic locations saw Moray Road Runners’ James Wilson crowned King of the Castle after winning the Brodie Castle 10k race.

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A group of the runners. Picture: Beth Taylor.

James Wilson about to claim his victory. Picture: Beth Taylor.

From left: Shaun Cumming (2nd), James Wilson (1st) and Rory Scott (3rd) after the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

Volunteers handing out food and drink, donated from Johnstons of Elgin, after the race at the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

Halina Reed was the first female to cross the line at the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

The last stretch before the finish line at the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

Runners over a wide range of ages took part at Brodie Castle. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Glen Chalmers and Caris Strachan from Newburgh Dunes RC. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Andrew Stevens is happy to reach the finish. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Shelley Buchanan is almost at the finish line. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Big smiles and thumbs up on the last stretch before the finish line at the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

Big smiles on the last stretch for Alison Hunter. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Refreshments for the finishers. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Big smiles when receiving an energy boost after the finish line at the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

Ready at the start of the race. Picture: Beth Taylor.

Everyone gather in front of Brodie Castle after they finish the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

The runners at the start of the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

A good entry for the race. Picture: Beth Taylor.

The runners setting off at the Forres Harriers Brodie Castle 10K race 2022...Picture: Beth Taylor.

Wilson (32:10) finished over a minute clear of Highland Hill Runners’ Shaun Cumming, with Fife Athletic Club’s Rory Scott close behind in third.

The Fife club also laid claim to the female champion in Halina Reed, who clocked 37:35 for 12th overall and just pipped Moray Road Runners’ Louise Cartmell to the ladies’ prize.

The volunteers of host club Forres Harriers helped make Sunday’s event a special one in the iconic setting of the famous castle, where the race starts and finishes.

Formerly the Dyke 10k, the event follows much of its former route and has proved to be an increasing popular race with 325 reaching the finish line on Sunday.

Host club Forres claimed some of the prizes , with experienced campaigner David Weir second in the men’s 60+ section in 24th place overall while Susan McRitchie won the female 40 race and Jackie Nicol did the club proud by claiming the ladies’ 60+ accolade.

Another Forres runner, youngster Bruce Evans was fifth overall in the race.

Moray Road Runners’ John Anderson finished fourth overall and was first veteran 40+ to the finish line in 34:47.

Club colleague Alasdair Campbell won the 50+ section in an impressive time of 38:49 to come in 19th overall.

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