TEIGNBRIDGE Trotters’ Ipplepen Ladies 10K continues to go from strength to strength at its new home, now based at Ipplepen Village Hall after a long history of 27 years at Dornafield.

Following a couple of interim years at the cricket club, the Village Hall has proved an excellent venue, offering plenty of parking and facilities and creating a welcoming atmosphere for runners and supporters alike.

The course remains as challenging and scenic as ever, heading out of the village past Orley Common before winding along quiet country lanes towards Totnes.

After the turn at Reeveacre Cross, runners make their way back via Two Bridges and along the lane beside the railway, before heading under the line and back towards Ipplepen. The final stretch past Yarneford Copse and up towards Biltor Cross provides a sting in the tail, though it often encourages a strong finish back into the Village Hall.

A total of 204 runners completed the race on a warm but bright day, with some welcome shade in places along the route. The event retained its relaxed and friendly feel, with plenty of support out on the course and the ever-popular Trotters cakes waiting at the finish contributing to a lovely community atmosphere.

At the sharp end, Lauren Knox of Storm Runners Plymouth produced an outstanding run to take victory in 39:15, successfully defending her title from 2025 on what is never an easy course.

Chloe Olford was once again first home for Teignbridge Trotters, finishing second overall in 42:08, repeating last year’s placing, while Rose Harvie of Newquay Road Runners secured third in 45:16.

Chloe Weeks made it two Trotters in the top four with a time of 45:30, and Freya Tomlinson of Dawlish Coasters rounded out the prize positions in 46:05.

There were strong Trotter performances across the age categories; Marnie Woodley led the way in the FV45 category with 47:28, Liz Nuttall ran well for a prize in the FV50 category in 49:10, and Lucy Payne claimed the FV70 prize in a close finish, winning by just 13 seconds in 1:05:03.

Teignbridge Trotters also took the first team prize, with Chloe Olford, Chloe Weeks, Marnie Woodley and Liz Nuttall forming a strong quartet at the front of the race. In total, 35 Trotters completed the course, reflecting another excellent turnout from the club.

Full Trotters results: Chloe Olford 42:08, Chloe Weeks 45:30, Marnie Woodley 47:28 and Liz Nuttall 49:10, followed closely by Susanna Pratt 50:10 and Kathryn Steemson 50:11, with Kate Heaton next in 51:37. A strong mid-field group saw Eyvoll Aston 54:36, Jess Hayes 54:39 and Jo Randall 54:44 finishing within seconds of each other, while Charlotte Knight 55:34, Kate Williamson 55:50 and Shelley Rattlidge 55:51 all ran well around the 55‑minute mark.

Further through the field were Tracy Elphick 57:04, Claire Gillard 57:18 and Clare Youngman 57:38, with Caroline Clark next in 58:44. Kelly Dean 1:00:08 and Cheryl Dunn 1:00:16 both broke the hour comfortably, followed by Shaz Sharples 1:01:15, Rebecca Beevers 1:01:43 and Char Lee 1:02:01, with Sophie Thomson close behind in 1:02:28 and Deb Skinner 1:02:46.

Sam Galvin completed the main pack in 1:04:14, followed by Lucy Payne 1:05:03, Katie Gibbs and Katie Williams both recording 1:05:10, Lisa Sandford 1:06:54, Jayne Birbeck 1:07:58, Amanda Lacey 1:10:41, Tracey Taylor 1:11:58, Pip Shanklin 1:12:57, Sally Woodhouse 1:16:21 and Kay Shillabeer 1:17:35, rounding off a strong club performance across the field.