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 !!