ALCHESTER RC's Piers Vallance finished fourth in the five-mile Wendover Woods hill race at Wendover Woods on the Chiltern Hills.

More than 200 runners took part and the overall winner was Owain Jones, representing Chiltern Harriers, in a new course record time of 29.37.

Vallance, who was never far from contention for the top honours, crossed the line in 32.01.

Clubmate Gary Clench finished in a commendable 37.04 after dueling with Alchester'a Marcus Vallance, who finished in 37.50.

Claire Bennett made a welcome returnfollowing an injury-hit season with a confident 40.03 to finish as the third senior lady.