A total of 39 runners came out and braved the heat for The Bricker 8K on Sunday, July 15.
The distance was 8.4 km and included two kilometres of trails. First overall and way ahead of the field was James Montgomery of Vancouver in 34:25, followed by John Jackson of West Vancouver in 37:39 and Keaton McIlwraith of Gibsons in 38:31.
The top three women finished 8th, 9th and 10th overall. First was Sechelt’s Donna Findlay in 45:45, then Roberts Creek’s Celia Clare in 47:08, and Sechelt’s Carmen Goojha in 47:18.
Montgomery and Findlay were each rewarded with a growler from The Bricker for their efforts. Lots of draw prizes from PaceSetter and two more growlers from The Bricker were given away to lucky racers and volunteers.
The grand draw prize of a pair of Brooks shoes from PaceSetter was won by Benjamin Bauer of Sechelt, whose number was drawn among the 21 participants who completed three or four out of the four series events. A total of 13 runners did all four events.
Many participants stayed around after the finish to enjoy cider in the relaxed atmosphere at the venue, which features a grassy picnic area with tables and umbrellas. A bonus was The Manor Born food truck, a very welcome addition to The Bricker, serving a Racers’ Special scrambled egg dish with salmon and goat cheese, as well as pizza and desserts.
Next up: Sea Cavalcade Mile (July 28) and Four Lakes 10k/3k (Aug. 12), followed by the 2018 5-Dollar 5K Series (dates TBA).
