An Isle of Wight sports group has had athletes compete in races in Marbella and the New Forest.

It was a busy weekend for Vectis Academy, with two athletes racing in the Marbella Ironman 70.3 Middle Distance triathlon, and seven members taking part in the New Forest 10-mile Mixed Terrain race in the New Forest.

Over 800 runners gathered at the start of the scenic New Forest 10, part of the Hampshire Road Race League Series. 

Simon Pilcher took 11th place in 57 minutes and 59 seconds and Josh Price came 12th in 58 minutes and 55 seconds.

Left: Mark in Marbella, Right: Sophie, Lizzy and Becky at the end of the New Forest 10Left: Mark Longford in Marbella, Right: Sophie Morgan, Lizzy Pilcher and Becky Stiles at the end of the New Forest 10 (Image: Contributed)

Vectis Academy members' times:

  • Simon Pilcher 57:59   
  • Josh Price 58:55 
  • Chris Till 1:01:57 
  • Giorgio Marinelli 1:13:19 
  • Becky Stiles 1:23:53  
  • Lizzie Pilcher 1:23:53 
  • Sophie Morgan 1:25:50 
  • Richard Smith 1:33:13 

Over in Marbella in the sun & mountains, Mark Longford and Millie Williams were in action covering the Half Ironman event which consisted of a 1900m swim, a 56 mile cycle and a 13.1 mile run. 

Mark finished the race in 5 hours and 32 minutes and Millie with 6 hours and 9 minutes.