10 Mile Road Champs

The race this year was run over the new course at Rongotai (four 2½ mile laps). The Victoria runners improved on the 1969 performance by finishing fourth in the teams event.

First home for Vic was Ian Hunt (9) with a time of 53min 42 sec. Next was Ian Stockwell (14). Third man was George Seconi (23). Others to finish were Tony Woolhouse, Roger Clark, Tony Burge, Bernie O'Donnell and Tony Hirst.