THE second phase of the Downton Autumn Festival, a half-marathon for runners, saw 65 runners take part.

The winner, who built a commanding lead from the start, was Stephen (City of Salisbury AC) in 1hr.21.06. John Thorpe (Great Western Runners) was second and Mark Shepherd (Odstock) third.

Diane Hier (Warminster) led the women home in 1.36.47 ahead of Joanne Iles and Catherine Hadley. third. David Powell, David Ward and James Hobbs, of of Burgate School, were first relay team home.