Welsh athlete Rhodri Owen produced an impressive performance to take victory at the Christleton 5K on a warm evening of fast racing in Cheshire.

Representing Meirionnydd Running Club, Owen stopped the clock at 14:43 to lead home a strong field, finishing comfortably clear after an aggressive front-running display.

Fellow Meirionnydd Running Club athlete Daniel Kashi also featured strongly, securing 7th place against quality opposition in another solid performance for the North Wales club.

Vale Royal AC’s Matt McCormack finished second in 14:50, while Joseph Boden of Wallasey AC completed the podium with 14:55.

Men’s Top 3 (Chip Times) Rhodri Owen (Meirionnydd Running Club) – 14:42 Matt McCormack (Vale Royal AC) – 14:50 Joseph Boden (Wallasey Athletic Club) – 14:55 .

The women’s race saw Katriona Brown produce an impressive winning performance with a chip time of 16:36. Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton’s Kirsty Longley finished second in 17:05, while talented Deeside AAC athlete Heather Watson claimed third in 17:11.

Women’s Top 3 (Chip Times) Katriona Brown (Aldershot Farnham & District) – 16:36 Kirsty Longley (Liverpool Pembroke & Sefton H AC) – 17:05 Heather Watson (Deeside AAC) – 17:11 The event once again underlined Christleton’s reputation as one of the North West’s premier fast 5K races, attracting elite club runners, emerging talent and strong performances from across the region.

Despite the high quality performances throughout the field, no course records fell on the night, although Owen’s winning time came close to the long-standing men’s mark.

The Christleton 5K once again attracted a competitive field and produced an evening of quick times and exciting racing.

📸 Photography by Bill Scriven / Running In Focus