The new season’s MAAA Road Running League got under way last Saturday with the Siġġiewi 5km race. The men’s event turned out to be a tight race with Charlton Debono (Gozo Athletix) winning with a time of 16:13. Debono (third from left) finished just ahead of Mark Herrera (no.512) and Simon Spiteri. In the women’s race, Rita Galea (Mellieħa AC) came in first in 18:45 with Lisa Bezzina and Gianella Bugeja Persiano second and third respectively. The next race in the Road Running League series will be held at Maqluba on October 31.