Sunday 1st March 2026
Slight drizzle and slightly breezy conditions didn’t dampen the moods of the 181 finishers of the VMH Solicitor’s Lasswade 10 Mile Road Race on Sunday.
First back for the post-race buffet was Rory Anderson of Teviotdale Harriers in a time of 56:17, closely followed by teammate Greg Walker (56:47). Completing the men’s podium was James Hinton, Hunter’s Bog Trotters in a time of 57:22.
For the ladies, Lasswade’s own Amy Frankland returned to repeat her victory from last year. Her time of 63:01 was slightly down from last year, but given the slightly less favourable weather this year, Amy was pleased to complete the race without any repeat of the foot injury which forced her out of the recent National Cross Country championships. Also returning from last year’s podium was Janet Dickson, Fife AC who was second in a time of 65:33. Taking bronze was unattached runner Danielle Wallace-Seaton in a time of 67:13.
Arthur Calnan of Cambulang Harriers (59:39) and former ladies winner Catriona Probert (70:07) were the recipients of the Over 40 prizes.
Wee County Harriers runner, Nathan Smith took the U20 Men’s prize with a time of 67:00.
The men’s team prize came down to the wire, with the first two teams finishing on 36 points, resulting in the prize being awarded based on a decider – the position of the 3rd team counter, which meant Portobello took the honours. Their 3 counters were Slawomir Pietrzak (9th), Oliver Girdham (13th) and Oliver Girdham (14th). Portobello’s women’s team of Elizabeth Polgreen (46th), Alisa Winters (66th) and Shona Macdonald (96th) completed the double for Portobello. A big thank you to Portobello Running Club for again rallying their members to compete in our road race.
Lasswade’s other athletes competing were Gareth Fleming (27th – 66:21) and Scott Dickson (56th – 71:43). Special mention and thanks to Scott who was out on the course at 8am setting up the course for us again along with club member Steve Brown.
It goes without saying that this event does not happen without the 50+ volunteers and marshals, so a big thank you to all of you who gave up their time. Thanks also to Police Scotland, Midlothian Council, Oakridge Group, Moredun Institute, Whitehill House Golf Course, Whitehill Welfare Football Club, Hew Hunter, Rosewell Scouts, Up and Running, Tunnocks, Stewart Brewing, Fort Douglas and last but not least, VMH Solicitors for their sponsorship.
We hope to see you all back again next year. The date for your calendars is the 7th March 2027.
