THREE Teignbridge Trotters took on the Dartmoor Firefighters Charity 10K on Friday, May 29.

Held at Princetown Fire Station, the race has become a popular fixture, attracting a strong field and a friendly atmosphere on the edge of Dartmoor.

The course heads west along the old railway line for the opening miles, offering a mostly gentle gradient before looping around King’s Tor. Runners then face the return climb back up towards the turning point before retracing their steps to the finish. While generally runnable, the steady climb in the latter stages ensures a fair test. On the night, conditions were warm and still, adding to the challenge.

The race began in memorable style with the sounding of a fire engine siren, and finishers were rewarded with a distinctive laser‑cut wooden fire engine medal. The event also proved a great success for fundraising, generating over £4,000 for the fire station.

Three Trotters were in action and produced solid performances.

From a total of 188 finishers, Cheryl Done led the trio, finishing in 55:52, followed by Tim Synge in 56:40, while Katie Williams completed the course in 1:04:09. All three handled the conditions well and contributed to a strong club presence.

Although the course measured slightly short at around 9.5km, this did little to detract from what was an enjoyable and well‑organised race, combining a scenic route, community spirit and an excellent cause.

Onto Sunday and the Muskies Madness race once again delivered a fantastic, friendly club event.

A firm favourite on the local calendar, the course offered a bit of everything, winding through likeable woodland, varied terrain and well‑marked trails that kept runners engaged throughout.

Despite the welcoming feel, the route certainly saved its toughest test for last, with a savage and character‑building climb to the finish that ensured every runner earned their medal the hard way. The reward at the end was a fabulous medal and a real sense of achievement after tackling such a varied course.

There was a strong Trotters turnout, alongside a big showing from Storm Running Club, adding to the lively and supportive atmosphere on the day.

As the seventh race in the Trotters Club Championship and the second in the mixed distance category, there were valuable points up for grabs, and Trotters rose to the occasion with a number of excellent performances and prize‑winning runs.

Among the standout results, Chloe Weeks secured second lady overall, while Liz Nuttall claimed third lady as well as first FV50, a strong double result. Patricia Atkins added to the club’s success by taking first FV60, continuing her consistent form in the veteran categories.

In the men’s race, Roger Easterbrook delivered an excellent performance to finish second male overall and first MV50, underlining the strength of the Trotters across all age groups. The club was also recognised collectively, picking up a tub of sweets for participation.

Trotters times were: Roger Easterbrook 43:10, Ryan Astbury 47:48, Steve Weeks 51:02, Chloe Weeks 52:26, Liz Nuttall 54:01, Alan Kember 54:24, Lucy Evans 57:17, Adam Doherty 59:25, Eyvoll Aston 01:00:38, Patricia Atkins 01:02:33, Andrew Morton 01:02:59, Rachel Harrison 01:03:46, Sue Tremlett 01:05:31, Peter Aston 01:10:46.

The Trotters Club Championship now continues with the next race taking place just days after the iconic Dartmoor Discovery, with the Dawlish Dash on June 11, offering another opportunity for runners to collect valuable points.