ACN Anduze Dominates 30th Blauzac Capitelles Race

In the 30th anniversary of the Capitelles race held in Blauzac, France, Alexandre Coin of ACN Anduze triumphed in the 12 km race with a time of 51'12''. Similarly, in the 5 km race, Rafael Pérez, also from ACN Anduze, took first place, while Lilou Arbousset, another ACN Anduze runner, claimed victory in the women's category.

30th Anniversary of the Blauzac Capitelles Race: Anduze AC Dominates

On Sunday morning, Blauzac played host to the 30th anniversary of the Capitelles race, a technically challenging event that took place primarily on the region's hiking trails. Amidst a festive atmosphere, 185 runners embarked on the arduous course, eager to conquer the demanding terrain.

5km: ACN Anduze Sweeps the Podium

In the 5km category, Rafael Pérez of ACN Anduze emerged victorious, effortlessly crossing the finish line in an impressive time of 20'48''. Guillaume Rocher of Blauzac and Simon Troquerau, also representing the host club, followed closely behind, clocking in at 21'29'' and 21'41'', respectively.

The women's 5km race witnessed similar dominance from ACN Anduze, with junior runner Lilou Arbousset claiming first place in 24'11''. Delphine Codémo and Céline Jurquet, both from Anduze, rounded out the podium with times of 25'42'' and 28'19'', respectively.

12km: Alexandre Coin Triumphs, Angélique Larguier Surprises in Women's Race

The 12km event saw another triumph for ACN Anduze, with Alexandre Coin emerging as the victor in a nail-biting finish. Coin completed the grueling course in 51'12'', just ahead of Vincent Dufournaud of Wild Team Triathlon (51'16'') and Steven Lauze of ACN Anduze (51'20'').

"Today, I was able to push myself to the limit, and that gives me confidence for the rest of the season," commented Coin, who will be competing in the Nîmes 10km race on May 1st.

In a surprising turn of events, Angélique Larguier of ACN Anduze secured a dominant victory in the women's 12km race, clocking in an impressive 57'16''. The unexpected outcome overshadowed the performance of pre-race favorite Nora Boukhelifa of Alès C2A, who dropped out after just 2km and finished second with a time of 58'42''. Samantha Reynard of Uzès AC completed the podium in third place, crossing the finish line in 1h06'44''.

Overwhelming Success for ACN Anduze

The 30th anniversary of the Capitelles race was a resounding success for the ACN Anduze club, which swept the podium in both the men's and women's 5km races and took first place in the men's and women's 12km races. This impressive performance is a testament to the club's dedication and the hard work of its talented athletes.

As the curtain falls on another edition of the Capitelles race, the legacy of this technical and challenging event continues to grow. The race has become a staple in the local running calendar, attracting participants from across the region. The 30th anniversary edition was a fitting celebration of the race's history and a showcase of the exceptional talent that exists in the local running community.