CRADLE MOUNTAIN CHATEAU Triple Top Mountain Run

The Lions Club of Kentish is grateful for their support and commends Federal Hotels - Proprietors of the Chateau for their continued interest.  2009-10 Lions President Jenny Smith and race organiser Lion Frank Atkins are looking forward to working closely with the Chateau for the running of the event.

 Entry form for 2010 not yet available !

2009 results

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Cradle Mountain Chateau Kentish Triple Top Mountain Run 2009

Hanny Allston the former world orienteering champion from Tea Tree in Tasmania literally left many a battered male ego in her path as she blew her opposition away to become the first female to win the Cradle Mountain Chateau Kentish Triple Top in the eighteen year history of the race. To rub salt into the wounds her winning margin to the next place getter, last years winner Clarence Blake, was a crushing 3 minutes 55 seconds. Bill Boards which read, “Super Hanny Cleans UP” sat out in front of newsagents around Tasmania.

It is very rare indeed for a female to beat the men home in an event like this. Blake was a most gracious loser and was quick to heap praise on Hanny saying, “There was nothing I could do to catch Hanny today, she’s truly world class. Her performance was extra ordinary.”

Allston is in contention for selection for Australia as a marathon runner at next years’ Commonwealth Games in Dehli.

Competitors from Queensland, N.S.W., Vic., and Canada were among the 191 starters in the walking and running sections.

Trent Lowry, the nineteen year old runner from Railton put up a sensational effort to be the first local home, finishing in 8^th place overall. Father Gerard 43^rd runner and brother Ricky the 2^nd walker home were also prominent in a magnificent family effort.

Cradle Mountain Chateau continues to show that it is a good corporate citizen of Kentish by continuing to support the event.

Bus drivers, Sam Kelly, Leonie Lawson and Carl Cox transported the competitors from the Claude Road Hall to the start at Round Mountain. This very generous assistance was much appreciated.

David Martin, chairman of the Claude Road Hall Committee, worked tirelessly to have this local resource spic and span for the day. Several comments by our visitors were made regarding the quaintness and the fact that such an icon was still available for use in this day and age.

The Kentish Council deserves recognition for support with sponsorship and in kind assistance. Our Council has been positive and helpful over the 18 year history of the event. Thank you Kentish Council.

The local S.E.S. lead by Richard Elliott are the key to the race, the event could not take place without the help of this magnificent group of people. Competitors continue to comment on the great expertise of our S.E.S. group as they look after particularly the safety aspect and welfare of the runners and walkers.

Over 100 local volunteers helped in many areas from track marking and clearing to participant hospitality. We live in a special community.

The Lions Club of Kentish as race organizers are proud of the Triple Top Run and find satisfaction in the fact that it is now a nationally recognized sporting event, showcasing Kentish and giving athletes a challenging experience.

Lion Frank Atkins

Details :    Cradle Mountain Chateau Kentish Triple Top run.

                Organisers - Lions Club of Kentish Inc

                Distance - 19.7 Km

                Assemble at Claude Road Hall, 5 Km south of Sheffield

                                Walkers - 8.30 am

                                Runners - 9.30 am

                Mail entries close early November, but registrations can be taken on the day if there is room.

                Enquiries to Frank Atkins - 0400156514.

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