Well over fifty runners and supporters from Mackay Road Runners enjoyed the hospitality of the Zambreros Restaurant in the City Centre after their 5km or 10km run. After Easter festivities, runners relished the opportunity to fuel with food other than chocolate.
President Tim Magoffin welcomed the dedicated athletes with a Mackay city course taking runners through the CBD onto the Bluewater boardwalk and Catherine Freeman trails.
Birthday boy, Paul Mackenzie and his mates, Alex Couldrey and Rodney Elworthy, led the quality field through the meandering trails to break the tape together in the windy conditions.
Junior 10km speedsters, Max Scotton and Toby Rule ran extremely well, enjoying the course so much so, they decided to add on a bit of extra training to their daily regime. Joe Grech, Mick Scholer, Craig Stevens, Andrew Wallace, Scott McIntosh, Daniel Stampa, Andrew Short, Scott McIntosh, Tim Magoffin, Daniel Scotton also enjoyed the social nature of the event.
Alana Ford was in top form as the first female across the 10km finish line, easily coming in under the top ten overall. Excellent performances were seen across both events from Carolyn Mapes, Tahnee Malagueno, Patreana Fenech, Vicki Vickers, Carmel Grech, Emma Johnson, Colin Hardy and Adam Knesevic pushing the pram with Vivian and Harvey in tow.
This Sunday morning’s Mackay Road Runners event is part of the club’s Lost Bunyips trail series commencing 7am at Cape Hillsborough National Park. The Hillsborough Turtle trails are challenging but totally satisfying with course options of 6km and 10km. All members and non-members are most welcome to participate with a free sausage sizzle after the run.
Mackay Road Runners Committee (left to right) Arthur Dick, Ainslie Heinke and Jaylene Harrison volunteer at the annual Easter Sunday Zambreros Burrito Bolt. Images and report submitted by Janelle Tilse
Toby Rule (front) sprints from the starter’s gun ahead of dad, Justin Rule
