Runners from across west Wales gathered in Cardigan on Sunday, 2 November to compete in the annual Cardigan Running Club Mayor's 10km Race, writes Stuart Ladd.

Over 150 runners entered the race which was started from Gwbert Road by Mayor-elect Elaine Evans who was deputising for Mayor Olwen Davies.

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Runners from across Wales came to take part. Credit: Stuart Ladd (Stuart Ladd)

They completed a challenging 10km course in good weather, which took in a number of hill climbs with the finish line at Cardigan Secondary School fields.

Overall race winner and first male in a time of 34.05 was Cardigan Running Club's very own David Cole who recently also completed the Eryri (Snowdon) Marathon, crossing the line in fourth place. Last years Mayor's Race winner Ollie George came in second crossing the finish in a time of 34.47.

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A group of runners out on the course. Credit: Stuart Ladd (Stuart Ladd)

First female Polly Summers who completed the race in a time of 39.30.

Race winners were: -

Open male 1st David Cole, 2nd Ollie George, 3rd Dylan Lewis

M40 Dylan Lewis

M50 Stephen Williams

M60 Jeremy Rowlands

M70 Richard Marks

Open female 1st Polly Summers, 2nd Sian Jones, 3rd Lucy Richards

F35 Bethan Williams

F45 Celia Boothman

F55 Lou Summers

F65 Mandy Colbourne

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Cardigan Running Club members were out in force Credit: Stuart Ladd (Stuart Ladd)

All category winners received prizes sponsored by Welsh Winds Distillery.

Money raised from the event will go to local good causes.

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Kevin Jenkins gives a thumbs up. Credit: Stuart Ladd (Stuart Ladd)
Cardigan run
Around 150 runners took part in the annual race. Credit: Stuart Ladd (Stuart Ladd)