LAUNCESTON Road Runners hosted another successful Treggy 7 road race on Sunday, September 6.

The sun shone as over 360 runners assembled in Launceston town square to the sound of a local Piper for the off.

After a fast, downhill start, the race followed an undulating route out towards Tregadillet, a very steep ascent into the village itself before a gentle return to the town, and a final sprint to the finish line on the Castle Green.

The runners were cheered on by locals all along the route, with children giving out sweets and holding flags — a fantastic atmosphere.

Launceston Road Runners’ very own runner, Dan Rodgers, won the race for the third year running, in an amazing time of 37 minutes 24 seconds. LRR are incredibly proud of Dan and all 34 members of their club running the Treggy 7 race.

The club extended their congratulations to all runners taking part in the race — many travelled long distances to participate and the club has received very positive feedback from so many on the organisation of the event.

Special mention must go to the outstanding team of marshalls who cheered on the runners at points along the route. One experienced runner contacted the Club to say ‘many thanks for today, probably one of the best, friendliest, well-marshalled races I have ever raced at’ — a great tribute to this locally run event.

For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week’s edition of the Post.