KM Group photographer Barry Goodwin captured all the action as Dartford Harriers’ Barry Stephenson was once again best of the rest at the Folkestone 10-mile race.
Beaten to victory by Dean Lacy last year, Josh Carr this time prevented a Stephenson win by 10 seconds with the Cambridge & Coleridge runner home in 53min12sec.
No.698 Barry Stephenson, alongside race winner Josh Carr (No.116) and Daniel Bradley (No.82). Picture: Barry GoodwinTom Storer of Invicta East Kent keeps an eye on the time. Picture: Barry GoodwinChristopher Rampling for Medway & Maidstone. Picture: Barry GoodwinPaul Jones of Istead & Ifield on the Hythe seafront. Picture: Barry GoodwinPetts Wood Runners' Dean Lenihan (No.444) runs with Damien Gregory (No.299) and Lee Sander-King (No.646), both of Maidstone Harriers. Picture: Barry GoodwinBarrie Seal (No.662) of Dartford Road Runners. Picture: Barry GoodwinAaron Stokes of Canterbury Harriers (No.705) alongside Maidstone Harriers' Charlotte Johnston (No.384). Picture: Barry GoodwinThomas Murray of Folkestone Running & Athletics Club. Picture: Barry GoodwinHenry Cox (No.154) and Lucie Parker (No.557) of Canterbury Harriers. Picture: Barry GoodwinThanet Roadrunners' Phil Stevens (No.700) and clubmate Daniel Grech (No.295) chase Petts Wood Runners' Emma Stevens (No.699). Picture: Barry GoodwinAndrew Baranowski of Eynsford Running Club, chased by Canterbury Harriers' Barbara Wenman (No.764). Picture: Barry GoodwinJohn Lennon of South Kent Harriers (No.445) keeps an eye on his rivals. Picture: Barry GoodwinSteve Jenner of Larkfield AC (No.377) alongside No.423 James Knight of Maidstone Harriers. Picture: Barry GoodwinAshford & District Road Running Club's Michala Bridgland and Steve Hodges. Picture: Barry GoodwinNo.755 Jackie Wastell of Deal Tri races among the pack. Picture: Barry GoodwinMark Savill (No.657) of South Kent Harriers. Picture: Barry GoodwinRuby Stone is all smiles. Picture: Barry GoodwinCraig Rouse in distinctive attire. Picture: Barry GoodwinKerry Drew (No.205) in cheerful mood. Picture: Barry GoodwinPetts Wood Runners duo Susan Hanney (No.318) and Sarah Davis (No.166). Picture: Barry Goodwin
The race, now in its 40th year, takes in the promenade from Hythe to Folkestone and back again, but windy conditions saw the winning time more than a minute and a half slower than in 2023.
Tonbridge AC’s Daniel Bradley completed the top three in 54.10.
Maidstone Harriers’ Charlotte Johnston did go one better, however, taking the ladies’ honours in 1hr05min07sec in 51st overall. Emma Stevens of Petts Wood Runners was second lady (1:06.07) and Emma Elston (1:06.26) finished third.