THERE was a superb turnout from the Denbigh Harriers for the Abergele 5k and five-mile races on Sunday.

In the 5k race, there were four Denbigh Harriers for this windy out-and-back course at Pensarn.

It was also good to see a number of the current participates from the Denbigh Run for Fun course, organised by Denbigh Harriers, competing after only eight weeks of their 10-week course.

Harriers' results: 54, Caroline Dawe 30.38; 55, John Llewelyn Thomas 31.16; 65, Dawn Lees 42.01; 66, Ian Jones 44.01.

In the five-mile race, which incorporated the North Wales Championships, there were 16 Denbigh Harriers running and they took home a good haul of prizes.

Emma Collins, Mel Morris and Menai Baugh all won their categories and North Wales Championships gold medals by large margins.

Mel Morris knocked over three minutes off her personal best for this course, with both Menai Baugh and Emma Collins improving on their last performances in this race.

Carys Davies was third in her category, as was Fred Jones, both showing strong improved performances.

David Baugh and Rebekah Dumayne won bronze medals in the North Wales Championships, while Tony Wood won the first corporate team prize, as well as being the first Denbigh Harrier home.

Elen Baugh achieved a personal best of over a minute, Jess Jones took over three minutes off her personal best.

Harriers' results: 26, Tony Wood 30.56 (1st corporate team); 52, Mathew Jones 33.33; 61, David Baugh 34.13 (V55, 3rd in champs); 68, Emma Collins 34.58 (1st V55); 69, Melina Morris 35.02 (1st V45); 80, Tony Benton 35.53; 88, Fred Jones 36.36 (3rd V65); 96, Duncan Jones 37.25; 99, Elen Baugh 37.40; 114, Carys Davies 38.57 (3rd V40); 120, Ian Jones 39.16; 141, Menai Baugh 41.46 (1st V60); 176, Ruth Crowther 46.05; 191, Dawn Marshall 48.42; 199, Rebekah Dumayne 50.46 (V35, 3rd in champs); 210, Jessica Jones 54.58.

Parkrun results:

Conwy: 185, John Llewelyn Thoms 46.01; 189, Sally Smith 52.07.

Stretford: 361, Dawn Marshall 34.09.

Wepre: 23, Mari Williams 25.33 (2nd woman).