Dominic Willmore retains Corfe Mullen 5km trophy for Poole AC

Dom Willmore finished strongly again in this year's Corfe Mullen 5km to retain his winning title for the third consecutive year. The time of 16 minutes and 5 second was his best finish yet over the undulating recreation ground course. Second to finish was Andrew Smith from Poole Runners finishing in 16 minutes and 35 seconds. This pushed Wimborne AC's Louis Verdi into third place in the male category in a time of 17 minutes and 8 seconds.

In the lady's category it was Poole Runners Jenny Walker-Leach who took the top spot finishing in 20 minutes 34 seconds. Finishing second was Jenny's teammate Clare Wood who finished strongly just 18 seconds behind in a time of 20 minutes and 52 seconds. Taking the third spot and competing over the Corfe Mullen course for the first time, was Poole AC's Isabella Louth. She finished in 21 minutes and 10 seconds.

Jack Foottit wins Junior 1-mile Carnival Run

Corfe Mullens very own Jack Foottit won this year's 1-mile carnival run in an impressive time of 5 minutes and 26 seconds. This beat last year's junior winner, Harry Samways, by 10 seconds. Harry, who runs for Poole Runners, finished in 5 minutes and 36 seconds. The third boy to cross the finish line was Harry's teammate Fletcher Sherren in a time of 5 minutes and 41 seconds.

In the girl's race it was Florence Robbins who was first to cross the line, running for Poole Runners she completed the course in 6 minutes 11 seconds. Second to finish in a time of 6 minutes 24 seconds was fellow teammate Erin Syme, followed very closely behind and given the same finishing time by the timekeeper was Cara Hobson. These three young runners completed a clean sweep of the podium for Poole Runners in this year's event.

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 for our race from the local running community is truly outstanding and has already helped us raise a considerable amount of money for local charities and good causes. Your support is very much appreciated. Profits from this year's race will go towards Lewis Manning Hospice Care, Friends of Springdale School, Millstream Theatre, and the Corfe Mullen Defibrillator Project

Our thanks also go out to the many race stewards and officials who have given up their time freely and have contributed immensely to the smooth running of the event. Once again, our special thanks go to Mike Towner and his team from Poole Runners - your help and continued support is invaluable.

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