16th May 1982 - the date of the first Oswestry Olympians 10 Mile Road Race.
50p to enter or £1 if you entered on the day ! 196 Runners took up the challenge.
The race was won by R. O'Hara of Sparkhill Harriers in a very respectable 50min and 7 secs
First Oswestry was Chris Hall in 57 min 14 secs.
First Oswestry Lady Margaret Webb 65 Mins and 9 secs.
There was also a fun run classification for Non -Club Runners.
Soon to be club runners mentioned are Leon. Dallow, Gordon. Manson, Mike. Harrington and Ian. Watkins !!