Ballina woman Sinéad Roche was the first to cross the finish line in Castlebar on Sunday afternoon in a time of 38 minutes and 42 seconds.

The Mayo woman, who was representing Mullingar Harriers AC in the Western People West of Ireland Women’s Mini Marathon, was thrilled to take first prize in this year’s event.

In second place on Sunday afternoon was Colette Tuohy, representing Mayo AC. Colette finished the Mini Marathon in a time of 39 minutes and six seconds.

Third on Sunday was Patricia McCosker from South Sligo AC in a time of 41 minutes and five seconds, followed closely by Mayo AC’s Sarah Syron in a time of 41 minutes and 21 seconds. Another Mayo AC participant, Angela O’Connor, finished in fifth place with a time of 41 minutes and 37 seconds, while 17-year-old Ellen Moran from Westport was sixth to cross the line in 42 minutes and 26 seconds.

Each year, it’s the top six runners who are presented with cash prizes on the day, which was unlucky for Sorcha McAllister, considering she crossed the finish line just eight seconds behind Ellen Moran. Indeed, the eighth finisher wasn’t far behind either, with Claire O’Boyle finishing the race in 42 minutes and 51 seconds. Colleen McHugh was next home in 43 minutes and 22 seconds, while in tenth position was Monica Henry with a time of 43 minutes and 46 seconds.