The East District Hill Running Championships were held on a gorgeous Wednesday evening over the Red Moss Kips Race.

Conditions for the 2 June event were fast underfoot, the trails were bone dry and there was a nice cooling easterly on the summits.

First man home in the East District Championships was Eoin Lennon (Carnethy HRC) in 40.46, equalling the previous course record, with club mate Sam Tosh 13 seconds behind. James Dunn (Corstorphine AAC) was a further 19 seconds down.

Andy Douglas was first man home overall in 38.48, breaking the course record by nearly two minutes, but as a member of Inverclyde AC competes in the West District. ( and you can only count in one district)

The MV40 honours went to Andy Fallas(Carnethy HRC) and MV50 to club mate Andy Macrae. Des Crowe (Penicuik Harriers) followed in his son’s (Jamie) footsteps by claiming a district title taking the MV60 category.

Megan Crawford (Fife AC) flew round to set a new course record of 47.39, withKirsty Dickson (Carnethy HRC) in second and AliceGoodall (Edinburgh AC) was third woman and first U23. The FV40 winner was Judith Turner(PH Racing Club) and the FV50 title went to Carole Fortune (Gala Harriers). Lorna Broadhurst (Harmeny AC) won the FV60 category.

In the team competition, Carnethy HRC easily won the men’s category with three finishers in the top five. EUHH won the ladies team award.

A few medals were awarded on the night but those still to be awarded will be posted out.

Thanks to Jamie Thin, HBT and all the marshals for organising a successful event, organising the weather and overcoming a few challenges along the way.

• Please note: The Scottish Athletics North District Championship race has been rescheduled and is currently planned to take place on Meall a’ Bhuachaille on 23 October – thanks to Highland Hill Runners.

With thanks to Angela Mudge