Harper Adams University student Will Longden strikes to win Wrekin Streak
Harper Adams University student Will Longden gained top marks in the Wrekin Streak Fell Race, writes Paul Sanderson.
Longden, who runs for Buxton, claimed an impressive victory in the second race in this year’s Shropshire Summer Fell Running Series, sponsored by the Outdoor Depot in Church Stretton, crossing the line in 18 minutes 26 seconds.
The race, that is a short dash up and down the Wrekin following the main path from the Forest Glen to the summit and back, is one of the shortest races in the summer fell running calendar.
Longden’s success followed his recent victory in the Fell Runners Association Under-20 Championship.
Mercia’s Adam Bentham, from Wem, claimed second place, just 10 seconds adrift of the eventual winner.
Wolverhampton and Bilston’s Dan Maskew, who was the runner-up in 2011 and 2012, completed the top three in 18.55.
