Ilford AC fielded a squad of 9 athletes in Sunday's Ingatestone 5 mile road race on Sunday. Malcolm Muir ran strongly on a tough undulating course to finish in 5th place behind race winner Paul Dobson of Springfield Striders in a time of 27mins 24 seconds. Track and Field Captain Matt Maple just failed to crack the 30 minute barrier finishing in ian excellent time of  30mins and 7seconds. Just behind, the fast improving Darren Botterill, now training in the club's senior group, gave veteran Martin Clarke a terrific battle but eventually had to settle for 32minutes 42 seconds to Clarke's 32minutes 7 seconds.

The women's squad acquitted themselves well securing 4th place in the team competion. Keelie Brooks had a really strong run leading the team home in 36 minutes 31 seconds just ahead of Pauline Tester in 37mins 9 secs. Sally Gillam chipped in with a spritely 38mins 13 secs to complete the scorers. Pam Jones ran 40mins 17 and debut girl Vicky 42mins 11 secs.