West Mackay’s Johnson Street was taken over by a crowd of nearly 60 runners and supporters turning out for the annual running of the Tilse Toddle on Sunday afternoon.
Despite overcast Sunday afternoon conditions, runners felt the heat as they completed their respective distances.
The course, set up by Andrew Short, was an out and back path, with 5km runners turning around at the 2.5km turnaround point and 10km runners repeating the process.
Angus Jacobs and Rodney Elworthy led the pack for most of the 10km race with junior runner Damien Rutland hot on their tails the entire distance.
Angus eventually won the men’s 10km, with Damien surging late to take second spot and Rodney third.
Tahnee Malagueno ran a slick 10km race to take the gold medal in the women’s, with Glynis Forse taking silver backing up from a mammoth 50km effort the weekend before.
Lily Leven backed up her personal best park run the day before by taking out first place in the 5km followed closely by Carolyn Mapes and Millie Bishop.
New runners Cameron Wallace in the 5km and Emily Smyth in the 10km both had excellent runs in their respective distances.
Excellent performances were also on display from Joe Grech, Paul Mackenzie, Michael Scholer, Michal Feenaghty, George Hannaford, Tim Caddy, Heli Talinurm, Derek Woods, Nick Rewald, Charlie Bone, Kim Saron, Jo Hughes, David Isbister, Merv Shields, Judy Zahn, Brenda Windsor, Carol Brown, Carmel Mahon, Luke Leven, Colin Hardy, Stuart Sprott, and Jan Smith.
Many local runners, including club president Tim Magoffin, were absent as they participated in the Goondiwindi Hell of the West Triathlon.
Congratulations to all local competitors, including Cristian Smith who clocked an impressive 3 hrs 59 mins 37 seconds for the half ironman distance.
This Sunday will see Road Runners take on Tim’s Chariots of Fire 5km and 10km event.
While the course may be testing, the views over Slade Point and Lamberts Beach make it one of the more scenic routes.
The event will commence at 6.30am from 16 Ocean Avenue, Slade Point.
