Orran Smith won Bradda Fell Race for the first time, held in foggy conditions on Sunday morning.

The Western AC runner completed the course in 2hr 16min 56sec, almost one minute clear of Ben Corkill, with leading over-50 Ian Gale third.

Alice Forster was the leading female in 11th place overall.

Report in Thursday’s Manx Independent.

l IoM Veteran Athletes’ Club’s Open 20-mile road race takes place this Sunday over the NSC perimeter roadway, starting 9am.

Entry fees: UKA affiliated £5, unaffiliated £8. Postal entries close at midnight on Friday, March 1; entries on the day close at 8.45am (plus additional £3).

Go to www.iomvac.co.uk for more information.