Sunday 11 May 2025 - The Alderley Edge Bypass 10K 2025

Whilst enjoying our post run coffee and cake in the courtyard tearoom after the Wythenshawe parkrun on Saturday, Paul and Jeanette mentioned that there were still places available to take part in the annual Alderley Edge Bypass 10K race taking place the following day.

Well, who would turn down the chance to run up and down the hot tarmac of a closed main road on a Sunday morning! I duly entered, and early the following morning the three of us made our way to Alderley Park, to collect our numbers. No 'warming up' was really necessary on the hot May morning.

Another Winston Runner, Alwyn Morgan, posed with Paul and Jeanette.

After a while, we lost and found Paul, before watching the team of pacers make their way into position amongst the 1600 strong field.

As usual, I tried to start near the back, but I wasn't all that successful today.

Looking ahead

Looking back

We set off on time at 9:30, starting down the shady road before reaching the hot sun of the bypass. We turned around at about the 5.5km point, and passed an official photographer at the 6km mark.

Here's his official picture:

I took another couple of pictures before continuing on what appeared to be one long hill to the finish.

We duly assembled with our medals before heading off to P&J's house for some much needed bacon butties.

We were all pleased with our results, especially Paul and Jeanette, who both came second in their respective age groups.

My time of 1:03:06 was just 12 seconds slower than in last week's race, today's course being hillier and hotter.

Alwyn was quite happy with his 'recovering from injury' performance.

The third Winston Runner, Paul Lockett, finished in 49:06 - well done to him - and others from that club were marshalling today.

And that's it - another friendly and well organised running event, with thanks to all who made it happen.