The heat of earlier in the day was replaced by an overcast evening to the relief of the Wallasey runners in the Birkenhead Park 5 mile race. The second running on the new course consisted of 3 laps of the lower park. First Wallasey man home was Tony Barbat in 29:28 for 20th place. He was followed by Bob Brimage in 30:50 for 26th place, Bob won the over 55 category for this effort. Next up was John Cottrell in 31:56 (31st), John also won hios age category. Tricia Jones also picked up a prize for 6th lady and Stan Williams had his best 5 mile performance since the eighties. Slideshow available here.