Wimborne Athletic Club take the first three positions in junior race

Runners from Wimborne A C claimed the first three positions in this year's junior race. In first place was Max Meadwell in a time of 5 minutes and 33 seconds, making it the second years in a row that he has secured the victory. Just one second behind was Abbie Lovering claiming the first slot for the girls. In third place, second in the boys race, was club mate Josh Smith in 5 minutes and 36 seconds. William Rabjohns, from rival club Poole A C, was the third boy across the line in a time of 5 minute and 55 Seconds. Claiming second position for the girls and breaking the 6 minute barrier by just 4 seconds was Fern Kimber from Poole Runners. Third girl to cross the finish line was Demi Goddard in a time of 6 minutes and 13 seconds, securing the final junior trophy for the Wimborne club.

Dominic Willmore wins 5km for Poole Runners

First to cross the finish line in this year's 5km was Dominic Willmore in a time of 16 minutes and 55 second. Team mate and last year's winner John Llewellyn finished second in a time of 17 minutes and 21 seconds, and Wimborne A C's Michael Johnson finished third in a time of 17 minute and 42 seconds.

First lady home was Poole Runner Serena O'Connor, finishing fourth overall, in a time of 17 minutes and 49 seconds, retaining her winners trophy from last year. Judith Vlaarkamp from Lytchett Manor Striders secured second position in 21 minutes 18 seconds and Lerryn Chaffy from Dorset Doddlers finished third in 21 minute 45 seconds.

Many thanks to you all

The Carnival Committee would like to say a big "thank you" to all the runners who turned out to compete in this year's Carnival Run. The support of our race from the local running community over the years has been truly outstanding and has contributed many thousands of pounds to local charities and good causes.

Our thanks also go out to the many race stewards and officials who gave their time freely, and contributed immensely to the smooth running of the event. Special thanks to Paul Ingham and his team from Poole Runners for their continuing help, advice and support in staging this event.

Finally, we would like to thank our corporate sponsors whose financial support makes it possible to donate all the race entry fees to our nominated charities.