An annual half-marathon event raised almost £60,000 for Jersey Hospice Care this year, with runners also witnessing a new course record.
Nearly 900 runners took part in the Hospice 2 Hospice Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March, where George Rice smashed the previous course record by five minutes.
He claimed victory for the first time – finishing in one hour, eight minutes and two seconds.
The first woman over the line was Cara Inch, who beat the current female course record by five minutes with a time of one hour, 20 minutes and 12 seconds.
The first-place winners in each of the half-marathon categories were:
- Open Male – Toby De Gruchy (1:09:07)
- Open Female – Rebecca Tinnelly (1:28:58)
- Master Male (and 40-49 age category) – Mike Norbury (1:15:21)
- Master Female (and 40-49 age category) – Lisa De Ste Croix (1:31:58)
- V50 Male – Avelino De Jesus (1:26:00)
- V50 Female – Ellen Littlechild (1:42:42)
- V60 Male – Phil Ahier (1:20:49)
- V60 Female – Kathy Gillies (2:00:15)
- V70+ Male – Charles Le Feuvre (1:36:07)
- V70 + Female – Sue Le Ruez (2:00:46)
- Two-person Relay Male – Jell Mil (1:46:21)
- Two-person Relay Female – Hares 1027 (1:43:49)
- Two-person Relay Mixed – Jane & Ciaran (1:55:02)
- Two-person Relay Male – Carey on My Wayward Run (1:51:10)
- Two-person Relay Female – Eat My Dust Bro Motion! (2:03:36)
- EY Corporate Cup (mixed team) – No Pain No Le Quesne (2:18:05)
Race director Loraine Fulton said: “The Hospice Half just keeps getting better. Since the first event in 2020, we’ve raised more than £250,000 for Jersey Hospice Care.
“I’m extremely proud of our running community for the love they have for this event and the efforts they put in every year to fundraise.”
“It would not be possible without the army of people behind the scenes who work so hard to make it happen.
“It’s been great to hear about everyone’s achievements and reasons for running for Jersey Hospice Care. A fantastic day all round.”
The event was sponsored by EY Partner Francis Malaspina said: “A massive congratulations to everyone who took part in this year’s event.
“From the runners and volunteers to those who came along to cheer everyone over the finish line, you all helped make it such a wonderful day.
“Each year, I’m inspired by the grit and determination shown by every runner, and it never fails to amaze me how our local community comes together to support one another.
“Whether you were taking on a personal challenge, chasing a new PB, or honouring a loved one, every reason matters and helps raise vital funds and awareness for such a deserving local charity.
“And finally, a heartfelt thank you to the Jersey Hospice Care team for their incredible hard work in making this event the success it is year-on-year.”
The winners were presented with trophies and certificates at a prize-giving ceremony at Jersey Hospice Care on Wednesday 26 March, with the course record breakers also winning a £100 voucher from Rock n Road Run Co.
The full list of results can be found online.
