ALRESFORD ROTARY 10K RACE 2025
Photographs by courtesy of Robert Wesley and Stuart Martin
On Sunday 15th June 453 runners enjoyed near perfect running conditions to participate in the 17th Alresford Rotary 10k run, once again a fixture in the Hampshire Road Race League calendar attracting some of the best runners from across Hampshire and beyond.
The sunshine, broken clouds and gentle wind propelled the runners around the undulating course through the centre of Alresford, past the watercress beds and out into the countryside.
Fred Slemeck (Hercules Wimbledon) won the men’s race in 32 minutes 17 seconds, with Chris Newman (Ryde Harriers) and Andy Greenleaf (WADAC) in second and third.
In the women’s race Erin Wilmers (Winchester RC) took the honours in 36 minutes 55 seconds with Emma Jolley (City of Portsmouth AC) and Katie Gunn (Bournemouth AC) second and third. They all received a bottle of Louis Pommery English Sparkling wine from the local vineyard and a gift voucher from Run Walk Sport Ltd of Winchester.
The rest of the field followed with some fabulous personal performances in trying conditions. The oldest runner in the race was Dr Hugh Bethell in the over 80 category who finished in an astonishing 1 hour and 3 minutes.
The age category winners (ages 40 to over 80) received hampers of local goodies put together by the Arlebury Cafe which also baked hundreds of delicious cookies for the event. Avoiding imported medals and T shirts, every runner received a cookie baked by the Arlebury Cafe and watercress from The Watercress Company.
The race was organised by Alresford Rotary with all profits going to support good causes at home and abroad. The Rotary team are grateful for the significant assistance of students from Perins and local Scouts, Guides and Brownies who organised the water point on the route.
The support of local businesses contributed greatly to the success of the event.
AND THE WINNERS ARE
WHERE DOES THE MONEY GO?
The event costs over £6000 to stage. Everything we receive over and above this figure goes to charity.
Everyone involved gives their time voluntarily.
THANK YOU 2023 RUNNERS
THANK YOU 2024 RUNNERS
Alresford Rotary raised £4,500 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance.
The Alresford Rotary 10k road race and children’s fun runs 2024 raised £4,500 last year, and on January 20, Alresford Rotary treasurer Peter Kidman handed over a cheque to Judith Stephens, a support engagement officer for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance (HIOWAA).
The money will help fund the charity’s life-saving missions, which cost an average of £3,500 each.
The charity relies entirely on voluntary donations.Alresford Rotary treasurer Peter Kidman handed over a cheque to Judith Stephens, officer for Judith also provided an update on the charity’s work and its move from Thruxton to Southampton Airport, which will improve response times and efficiency.
