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The Simon Cumbers and Paddy Hyland 6k road race takes at the start of each summer and commemorates the memory of two club members Simon and Paddy.
Simon Cumbers was a beloved member of the club for many years and was killed tragically in 2004 while working for the BBC in Saudi Arabia. The Simon Cumbers Memorial Trophy is awarded to the first male finisher of the 6k.
Paddy Hyland was the national race starter, known across the country for his devotion to athletics. The Paddy Hyland Memorial Trophy is presented to the first ladies finisher of the 6k.
The Ena Tobin Memorial Trophy is presented to the winning ladies team.