The winner of the boys race was Jake Pillans in a new course record of 6mins 26secs with Cullum Jarvis second in 6mins 43 secs, third was Harry Lyne in 6mins 45secs. The school prize went to Mill Rythe Junior school runners Lewis Vajda, Reuben Knight and Matt Welsh.

The girls winner was Kathryn Simpson in another the course record in 7mins 8secs, with Natalya Walling-Scott second in some 14 seconds behind and Holly Hunt third in 7mins 42secs. The school prize went to Portsmouth High school runners Natalya, Holly and Claire Lautman.

The second fun run of the evening was the 11-12 years and 13-14years running together in a two-mile race.

The boys 11-12 winners were Mason Baylis in a new course record of 12mins 17secs, with Ben Fidler second in 14mins 2sec and Joseph Bennett a very close third in 14mins 3secs.

The 13-14 winners were Charlie Stubbings (Chichester AC) in another course record of 12mins 5secs. David Dickins was second 17 seconds behind with Jordan Duck third in 12mins 50secs.

The girls 11-12 winner was Rosanne Stewart (AFD), also in a course record of 13mins 34secs, Georgie Parks was a minute behind her in second, while Victory AC's Claire Bailey, was third in 15mins 3secs.

The school prize went to Portsmouth High school runners Emily Stoddart, Ella Bartlett and Fern Roberts. The girls 13-14 winner was Megan Stott in 17mins 40secs.

All of the runners received a special Hayling Billy medal with the winners in category taking a Gold/Silver/Bronze winners medal and a trophy for the winning teams.

In the main race, there were 89 unattached runners who, we hope with encouragement, will join a running club like Victory AC and get the full benefits of both the social and friendly supportive atmosphere of running for fun. By the halfway point the James Baker was leading with Ron Adams and Paul Bleach –both over 40 vets – close together.

The first woman was Victory AC's Sue Gardener, followed by clubmate Gina Turner and Angela Agate of Denmead Striders –all over 40 vets.

At the finish, James (Chichester Runners), stormed in to the finish looking relaxed as he crossed the line in a slower time than last year of 25mins 50secs,

Ron (Pompey Joggers) was in second place with a time of 27mins 14secs while City of Portsmouth's Paul Bleach was a further 14 secons back in third.

The Over 40 men's prize was won by Tim Grose (Victoria Park & Tower Hamlets) in 28mins 16secs with James Harrison (Tone Zone Runners) second in 29mins 49secs.

The Over 50s title was taken by, in the reverse of last year – Reg Ball (Portsmouth Joggers) in 28mins 58secs with Phil Guest (Portsmouth Joggers) a very close second in 29mins 2secs.

The Over 60 men's was won by Guy Phelps (Victory AC) in 33mins 13secs with Phil Western (Havant AC) second in 34mins 17secs.

The Over 70 men's race was won by Alan Marsh (Pompey Joggers) in 38mins 32secs.

The winning senior lady was Sue (Victory AC) in 33mins 42secs in front of Gina Turner (Victory AC) whose time was 34mins 2secs, with Angela Agate (Havant AC) third.

Paula Hill (Denmead Striders) took the ladies over 40s title in 34mins 50secs, with Sandra Hopkins (Pompey Joggers) second in 36mins 12secs.

Claire Hall (Pompey Joggers) claimed the ladies over 50s in 40mins 40secs with Janis White (Pompey Tri) second in 44mins 5secs.

The Over 60s prize was won by Marilyn Crocker (Victory AC) in 40mins 5secs with Shelagh Broomfield (Denmead Striders) second in 43mins 38secs.

Within the main race, the 16-17 years boys title went to Dan Bailey (Victory AC) in a course record time of 30mins 44secs wth Max Gray (31.57) second and Victory AC runner Richard Bailey third in 33mins 22secs. The girls winner was Lucy Denny (Havant AC) in 39mins 55 secs with Ash Tee runner-up in 50mins 12secs.

The prizes were presented to all of the winners by Toby Shaw of the Portsmouth and Southsea Round Table and every runner reeived a medal.

Victory Athletic Club would like to thank sponsors Portsmouth and Southsea Round Table, whose volunteers helped on the night, and the Sinah Warren Leisure Club.

From the entry fees and donations from the runners Victory AC should be able to present a cheque to the three charities – FORT (Friends of Radiotherapy Trust) at Portsmouth's St Mary's Hospital, Macmillan Nurses and The Alzheimer's Society.