THERE turned out to be a muddy affair for members of Denbigh Harriers over the weekend.

Sunday saw 22 Harriers complete the annual Johnson’s Monument race.

The race has been run for the last 26 years over a tough six-mile cross-country course around Denbigh.

This year's race was thought to be one of the muddiest for years.

Luckily, the morning was dry, but it was cold meaning a good warm-up was important.

Because of the mud, many of the performances were slower than last year.

The winner of the handicap race was David Spence, managing to keep his training partner Roger Snaith at bay as he was closing him down in the finishing straight.

The third runner home was Peter Lester Owen, who has been improving all year.

The first woman was Emma Collins in a great time, followed by Menai and Katy Baugh.

The fastest time overall was Glen Price in an impressive 45.12, with the fastest woman Rhian Pierce finished in 49.37.

Results: 1, David Spencer 1-07.48; 2, Roger Snaith (+0.31) 1-02.19; 3,

Peter Lester Owen (+01.18) 57.08; 4, Duncan Jones (+01.44) 53.32; 5, Owen Conry (+01.47) 45.35; 6, Glen Price (+01.54) 45.12; 7, Arwel Jones (+02.08); 8, Emma Collins (+02.22) 50.10; 9, Vic Belshaw (+02.22) 50.10; 10, Huw Williams (+03.03) 48.51; 11, Menai Baugh (+03.05) 1-01.53; 12, Tony Benton (+03.05) 52.58; 13, Katy Baugh (+03.25) 53.13; 14, Rhian Pierce (+03.49) 49.37; 15, Mel Morris (+03.55) 51.43; 16, David Baugh (+04.31) 50.19; 17, Anwen Brown (+05.02) 1-08.50; 18, Carys Davies (+05.20) 58.08; 19, Tony Wood (+06.53) 48.41; 20, Ian Jones (+07.30) 1-01.41; 21, Fred Jones (+08.15) 59.03; 22, Luke Hughes (+13.15) 1-06.03.

In the Prestatyn Nova parkrun, four Harriers took part, with Katy Baugh finishing as the first woman.

Harriers' results: 15, Vic Belshaw 22.50; 17, Katy Baugh (1st woman) 23.07; 20, Duncan Jones 24.21; 79, John Llewelyn Thomas 34.02.