Bourne Woods, race number 5 in the 2024-25 Southern Cross Country League (SCCL).

The final race of the season was a straight race between little Liss Runners and the mighty Basingstoke and Midhants AC to be crowned champions.  We did it and are 2024/25 SCCL winners with a nice shiny trophy.

A huge thank you to every single Liss member who turned out for us this season, whether it was to run or to provide support on the day through team admin, cheering, baking and all important childcare allowing others to run. We’re a team at Liss and days like Sunday it shined through. 

After much confusion on the date for the final race, we arrive at Bourne Woods to be graced with a gorgeously sunny day.  45 Lissers, a record turnout beating the Stubbington HRRL field, turned up, plus supporters, to give the club their all and help us secure the win. The atmosphere was excitable before the start and the buzz was added to by everyone accepting face glitter from Ellie! 

The sea of red was clear for all to see as the runners set off on the 8k loop.  There were some amazing performances and a huge well done to all of you, but special mention needs to go to Anastasia Hounslow who came in 1st lady putting in an incredible sprint finish to get ahead of the lady in 2nd. Well done Ana, what a way to introduce yourself to the club. 

We not only won the league, but smashed it on the day too.  With both the ladies and the men coming first.

Big love and thanks to the Liss Runners family for their support this XC season. Team Captains Steve and Cari are very proud!  And well done to Farnham Runners for a great course and organisation on the day.

With a pub social night this Friday (7th March) come and join us from 7pm at the Spread Eagle in Liss to celebrate.

Ladies - Anastasia Hounslow 1st, Anna Wemyss 5th, Sandra Hunter 19th, Gemma Sills 20th, Kate Parker 21st, Helen Purchase 24th, Rosie Dyke 26th,  Sue Godsall 29th, Laura Rogers 34th, Sarah Tyas 40th, Leoni Barber 46th, Neomi Ward 47th, Sandra Sellis 48th, Emily White 51st, Zoe Snow 54th, Michelle Norton-Hughes 71st, Ellie Bryant 90th, Pai Tang 111th, Louise Bevan 116th, Alison Strudwick 117th, Emily Durrant 133rd, Imogen Scott Plummer 138th.

Mens - Phil Avery 5th, Rob Peters 8th, Joe Sykes 16th, Jhon Cosgrove 18th, Paul Stokoe 23rd, Rob Nugent 27th, Ben Sykes 35th, Tom Bennie 38th, Andy Brown 39th, Tom White 45th, Paul Turner 51st, John Harefield 53rd, Alex Peck 58th, Chris Redmond 60th, Dave Brown 62nd, James White 68th, Tom Frost 72nd, Neil Hancock 76th, Andy Paton 99th, Eddie Butters 105th, Kevin Durrant 132nd, Neil Gwatkin 157, Paul Judge 163rd.