The Axe Valley Runners (AVRs) had a successful Sunday in Crewkerne, as multiple individual and team awards were secured.

With a 10k and 5k option on offer, there was a good turn-out of AVRs for the event with both races starting and finishing in the market town.

Mostly on the road and undulating, the route takes runners out to Clinton St George and back through the pretty village of Merriott to Crewkerne.

Alex Coombs was crowned the winner of the 10k following a gripping battle with Wayne Loveridge of Chard Road Runners.

Matt Clist came third overall with an impressive 35.19, followed by Matt Hewer, in fifth in 39.26 and first M40.

Lee Moran came in eighth and second M40 with a time of 41.01, while Rupert Pady rounded out at 18th and third M50 in 44.00.

These performances ensured the AVR men scooped the first-team prize.

The AVR women also showed their success as Karen Eyre claimed first F45 with a time of 47.10.

Similarly, Eleanor Wood finished first F55 in 48.38, while Jacqui Stokes, third F35 in 48.54, taking the first female team award.

Midweek Herald: : Karen Eyre, Jacqui Stokes and Eleanor Wood take the women’s team prize : Karen Eyre, Jacqui Stokes and Eleanor Wood take the women’s team prize (Image: The Axe Valley Runners)

The prizes were presented by the mayor of Crewkerne and a representative from the event's sponsor, Everys.

Seaton parkrun and beyond

Another super sunny Saturday for parkrun saw Simon Dimmock celebrate his 250th event and Sam Tooze achieve her 100 milestone.

The first female was Debbie Whiston with a time of 20.01, third on age gradings at 80 per cent.

Midweek Herald: Further afield: Carol Austin chalked up her ninth parkrun country by completing Tampere parkrun in FinlandFurther afield: Carol Austin chalked up her ninth parkrun country by completing Tampere parkrun in Finland (Image: Axe Valley Runners)

Alongside this, Harry McMahon was the third finisher with a time of 17.47.

Other notable results include Andy Peters with a personal best of 28.12, Rachel Hiscock in 29.48, Shirley Goy in 37.26, and Fran Cohen in 46.33, all of whom achieved PBs.

Further afield, Carol Austin completed her ninth parkrun country by finishing the Tampere parkrun in Finland; Lee Brooker ran the Dolgellau parkrun in Wales; Sam Miller and Bec Davey participated in the scenic Woolacombe Downs parkrun; James Ashforth ran in the Richmond parkrun, and Jon and Gill Day savoured the Five Arches in Somerset.