Chris Davey's best images from the Tonbridge Half-Marathon

By: Richard Trevena rtrevena@thekmgroup.co.uk

Published: 05:00, 12 October 2021

The Tonbridge Half-Marathon made a welcome return on Sunday - and the race's 10th year saw a home one-two for the local club Tonbridge AC.

More than 600 runners were on the startline but none were faster than Dan Bradley. Bradley tackled the streets and the picturesque village of Leigh in 1hr11min04sec, winning by more than three minutes from Tonbridge AC clubmate Michael Ellis (1:14.09).

Ashford AC's Ian King was third, eight minutes behind Bradley, in 1:19.34.

The women's race was won by South London Harriers' Jo Vickers. Her 1:27.06 gave her a comfortable margin over Lianne Leakey (Hailsham Harriers, 1:31.55) and local favourite Sophie Preston (Tonbridge AC, 1:33.27). Preston was, however, the leading junior female.

Dan Bradley of Tonbridge AC leads the field at the start of Sunday's race. Picture: Chris Davey

Tonbridge AC's Michael Ellis (No.623) and Larkfield AC's Kieran McAuliffe (No.687) hit their stride. Picture: Chris Davey

Tonbridge AC's Sophie Preston (No. 760) was third in the ladies' race and first junior female. Picture: Chris Davey

Tonbridge AC's Abianne Coates (No.657) was 11th in the women's race. Picture: Chris Davey

Ian King of Ashford AC claimed a top-three finish. Picture: Chris Davey

Royd Southall (No.189) representing South Kent Harriers. Picture: Chris Davey

Sevenoaks AC runners among the pack. Picture: Chris Davey

Matthew Trainer (No.156) of Tunbridge Wells Harriers was 11th in the veterans' 45 results. Picture: Chris Davey

Maidstone Harriers' Martin Jones (No.776) was ninth in the veterans' 45 race. Picture: Chris Davey

The Just Run contingent put their best foot forward. Picture: Chris Davey

Ian Holvey (No.340) gives the race the thumbs up. Picture: Chris Davey

Kirsty Baker (No.427) and Kerry Akast (No.416) of KPAC are cheered on by Angela Akast. Picture: Chris Davey

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