Alan Corlett completed the Peel to Douglas trail run on the 10.5-mile former railway line in less than one hour on Sunday morning.

Recording a time of 58min 14sec for what was his first attempt at the event, the talented Manx Harriers man finished very nearly five minutes ahead of runner-up Orran Smith.

The pair went off fast from the start on what is the dampest and muddiest stretch of the trail from Peel to St John’s.

Smith was on Corlett’s shoulder for the first couple of miles, but by St John’s (three miles), Corlett had edged 50 metres in front.

’The conditions weren’t too bad, just wet and cold,’ said Corlett. ’The problem was what footwear to use. I chose wrong for the first bit as it was very slippy underfoot and I was unable to put any pace down. Even the better parts were still a tad greasy, but better than just mud.’

While Corlett was 4m 47s clear of the runner-up at the close, there was a closer tussle for that second place between at least three men with Smith 20s ahead of fellow Western AC runner Richard Shipway. There was then another half-minute to Ian Goatman and Ben Corkill.

Fresh from medalling at the World Masters in Malaga, Gail Griffiths was the fastest female in a time of 1:13.57 for 16th place, but newlywed Ciara Hardisty (nee Kaneen) certainly didn’t keep anyone waiting when finishing less than one minute adrift in 18th place.

Helen Taylor and Rebecca Reynolds were only 16s apart in 24th and 25th places respectively in a large total field of 83 finishers.

The event was sponsored by Glen Helen Glamping.

Peel to Douglas Trail Race, Manx Harriers, Sunday, sponsored by Glen Helen Glamping (10.5 miles): 1, Alan Corlett 58min 14sec; 2, Orran Smith 1hr 03m 01s; 3, Richard Shipway 1:03.21; 4, Ian Goatman 1:03.51; 5, Ben Corkill 1:03.58; 6, Paul Condon 1:04.04; 7, Lee Worsfold 1:05.14; 8, Rob Sellors 1:07.11; 9, Paul Rodgers 1:07.53; 10, Steven Underwood 1:09.01; 11, Daniel Pownall 1:09.03; 12, Nigel Maddocks 1:09.05; 13, Jamie Beaman 1:09.50; 14, Thomas Williams 1:11.21; 15, Mark Kneen 1:13.31; 16, Gail Griffiths 1:13.57; 17, Richard Kennedy 1:14.10; 18, Ciara Hardisty 1:14.44; 19, Andrew Falconer 1:14.59; 20, Adam Fretwell 1:15.06; 21, Tim Quayle 1:15.13; 22, Raymond Whitfield 1:15.42; 23, Peter Callin 1:15.43; 24, Helen Taylor 1:15.46; 25, Rebecca Reynolds 1:16.02; 26, Paul McGilvray 1:16.16; 27, Andy Walton 1:16.18; 28, Anton Bolton 1:16.25; 29, Dave Looker 1:16.59; 30, Joe Callaghan 1:17.48; 31, Fletcher Craine 1:18.24; 32, Kewin Kerruish 1:18.39; 33, Matthew Barnes 1:19.21; 34, Craige Watson 1:19.56; 35, Becky Watterson 1:20.14; 36, Steve Callaghan 1:20.43; 37, Ian Dunbar 1:21.09; 38, Paul Jackson 1:21.31; 39, Dale Farquhar 1:22.46; 40, Andrew Gosnell 1:22.46; 41, Nicola Kennedy 1:23.51; 42, Tibor Miklos 1:23.52; 43, Amy Lace 1:24.01; 44, Aine Kane 1:24.02; 45, Quintin Van Dyk 1:24.03; 46, Nicola Bowker 1:24.46; 47, James Bassett 1:24.56; 48, Ian Bates 1:25.42; 49, Jo Lannon 1:25.43; 50, Kathy Lane 1:25.51; 51, Tara-Lee Atherton 1:25.55; 52, Michael Crook 1:25.58; 53, Colin Dutton 1:26.01; 54, Jim Reid 1:26.03; 55, Jayne Farquhar 1:26.14; 56, Steve Wilmott 1:27.05; 57, Andrew Lodge 1:27.18; 58, Becca Kelly 1:27.45; 59, Jeremy Theobald 1:28.51; 60, Sharon Page 1:28.57; 61, Luke Eastaff 1:30.08; 62, Ian Callister 1:30.11; 63, Terri Salmon 1:30.19; 64, Les Brown 1:30.50; 65, Elaine Nelson 1:30.58; 66, Mike Connors 1:31.47; 67, Colette McGrory 1:31.50; 68, Geoff Quayle 1:31.54; 69, Katie Lawrence 1:32.04; 70, Sharon Donaldson 1:32.09; 71, Diane Clarke 1:32.51; 72, Tony Partridge 1:33.04; 73, Jill Goatman 1:34.33; 74, Craig Jones 1:39.00; 75, Sally Rothwell Caley 1:40.31; 76, Moira Hall 1:40.32; 77, Cath Owen 1:40.32; 78, Rachael Trimble 1:41.09; 79, Phill Swales 1:41.24; 80, Jeanette Creer 1:41.24; 81, Peter McEvoy 1:41.37; 82, Louise Hollings 1:42.38; 83, Jane Rose 1:44.55. Manx Timing Solutions

One-hour challenge novice walk on October 7

Manx Harriers is again promoting the One Hour Challenge Novice Race Walk on Sunday, October 7.

The event, sponsored by Welbeck Hotel Restaurant, is all about how far individuals can walk in 60 minutes (30 minutes and shorter distances for younger athletes).

The entry fee is £7 for unattached athletes, £5 for club members, £2 for juniors.

Signing on will be from 9.15am for a 10 o’clock start at Manx Harriers clubhouse, National Sports Centre, Douglas.

Prizes for the best novices and fastest athlete on the day. All ages and abilities welcome.