Epsom & Ewell Harriers remain rock bottom of Division Two of the 2XU Surrey Cross-Country League after a disappointing show at Ham Lands in Richmond.
After finishing last in the opening two rounds, the Harriers, on 1,261, are 171 points behind their nearest rivals.
On Saturday, Ollie Garrod finished the 5-mile course in 29 minutes 47 seconds for fourth, with clubmate Steve Winder in 19th (31:30).
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However, the next man through the tape, Clayton Payne (32:35) finished 40th, followed by Stuart Flack (44th, 32:45) and Andy Fray (69th, 34:19).
The remaining five to score all finished in the bottom 10.
The league moves onto Wimbledon Common on January 10.
In Division Three, Tadworth AC remain fourth despite finishing fifth on the day at Epsom Downs.
The team was led home by Paul O’Callaghan (fourth, 29:06), Peter Mills, (16th, 30:19) and Dave Williamson (20th, 29:07).
The next meeting is at Oxshott.
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