HORWICH'S Paul Muller, who recently became European 10k Veteran Champion at Bruges, won the 10k Northern Veterans race in aid of St Ann's Hospice at the Masons Arms, Radcliffe, in a record time of 32mins 2secs.

Bolton-based Sale Harrier Denise Wakefield won the Ladies Cup in 42.05.

Local runners in the medals: Peter Bates (Bury AC) silver O/45; Adrian Harris (Radcliffe AC) gold O/55; Tom West (Radcliffe AC) bronze O/670; Tess Harrison (Burnden RR) gold O/60.

Guest veterans: 1. Andy Staveley (Burnden RR) O/40; Brian Duffy (Burnden RR); 4. Martyn Pollitt (Burnden RR); 5. Mark Emmett (Radcliffe AC) O/40; 6. Ken Smith (Bury) O/50.

The run raised £200 for St Ann's Hospice and thanks go to Brian McAllister, David Cottrell, Bob Hazeldine and Masons Arms licensees Steve and Diane Waller.