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Chris Davey's best images from the Tonbridge Half-Marathon

Richard Trevena
rtrevena@thekmgroup.co.uk
05:00, 12 October 2021

The Tonbridge Half-Marathon made a welcome return on Sunday - and the race's 10th year saw a home one-two for the local club Tonbridge AC.

More than 600 runners were on the startline but none were faster than Dan Bradley. Bradley tackled the streets and the picturesque village of Leigh in 1hr11min04sec, winning by more than three minutes from Tonbridge AC clubmate Michael Ellis (1:14.09).

Ashford AC's Ian King was third, eight minutes behind Bradley, in 1:19.34.

The women's race was won by South London Harriers' Jo Vickers. Her 1:27.06 gave her a comfortable margin over Lianne Leakey (Hailsham Harriers, 1:31.55) and local favourite Sophie Preston (Tonbridge AC, 1:33.27). Preston was, however, the leading junior female.

Dan Bradley of Tonbridge AC leads the field at the start of Sunday's race. Picture: Chris Davey
Dan Bradley of Tonbridge AC leads the field at the start of Sunday's race. Picture: Chris Davey
Tonbridge AC's Michael Ellis (No.623) and Larkfield AC's Kieran McAuliffe (No.687) hit their stride. Picture: Chris Davey
Tonbridge AC's Michael Ellis (No.623) and Larkfield AC's Kieran McAuliffe (No.687) hit their stride. Picture: Chris Davey
Tonbridge AC's Sophie Preston (No. 760) was third in the ladies' race and first junior female. Picture: Chris Davey
Tonbridge AC's Sophie Preston (No. 760) was third in the ladies' race and first junior female. Picture: Chris Davey
Tonbridge AC's Abianne Coates (No.657) was 11th in the women's race. Picture: Chris Davey
Tonbridge AC's Abianne Coates (No.657) was 11th in the women's race. Picture: Chris Davey
Ian King of Ashford AC claimed a top-three finish. Picture: Chris Davey
Ian King of Ashford AC claimed a top-three finish. Picture: Chris Davey
Royd Southall (No.189) representing South Kent Harriers. Picture: Chris Davey
Royd Southall (No.189) representing South Kent Harriers. Picture: Chris Davey
Sevenoaks AC runners among the pack. Picture: Chris Davey
Sevenoaks AC runners among the pack. Picture: Chris Davey
Matthew Trainer (No.156) of Tunbridge Wells Harriers was 11th in the veterans' 45 results. Picture: Chris Davey
Matthew Trainer (No.156) of Tunbridge Wells Harriers was 11th in the veterans' 45 results. Picture: Chris Davey
Maidstone Harriers' Martin Jones (No.776) was ninth in the veterans' 45 race. Picture: Chris Davey
Maidstone Harriers' Martin Jones (No.776) was ninth in the veterans' 45 race. Picture: Chris Davey
The Just Run contingent put their best foot forward. Picture: Chris Davey
The Just Run contingent put their best foot forward. Picture: Chris Davey
Ian Holvey (No.340) gives the race the thumbs up. Picture: Chris Davey
Ian Holvey (No.340) gives the race the thumbs up. Picture: Chris Davey
Kirsty Baker (No.427) and Kerry Akast (No.416) of KPAC are cheered on by Angela Akast. Picture: Chris Davey
Kirsty Baker (No.427) and Kerry Akast (No.416) of KPAC are cheered on by Angela Akast. Picture: Chris Davey

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