Easter Sunday Run Draws Strong Turnout

More than 30 runners took part in the annual Easter Sunday five- and ten-kilometre social run, beginning at the Zambrero City Restaurant on Gordon Street.

The event, held every Easter Sunday afternoon, is sponsored and hosted by Zambrero City Restaurant owner Peter Quinn, along with his family and staff. Runners enjoyed breezy conditions as they travelled through the city centre streets from the Gordon Street restaurant toward the Cathy Freeman Trail for an out and back five- or ten-kilometre social run.

A highlight of the afternoon was the random prize draw, with ten restaurant vouchers donated by Zambrero. Additional prizes included 20 Easter eggs donated by the Hayles family and Tim Tams donated by Mackay Road Runners.

Prize winners were pleased with their rewards, with many participants staying on for dinner and drinks to celebrate their efforts and the Easter weekend while enjoying the range of food options available at Zambrero.

Thanks were extended to Peter Quinn and the Zambrero team for their continued support and hospitality.

Next Saturday evening, runners and supporters will celebrate the club’s 50th birthday with a special gala dinner at the Mackay Marina Mantra from 5.30 pm. Participants have been thanked for booking and prepaying to reserve their seats.

Anyone with memorabilia is encouraged to share items for viewing on the night. Limited edition 50th anniversary coasters will also be available for purchase from next Saturday night onwards for six dollars each or four for twenty dollars, with coasters remaining available after the dinner for those unable to attend.

Free Wednesday track training continues at the ARC Aquatic and Recreational Complex at 5.30 pm with Club Captain and Life Member Jim Ford and Alana Knezevic. The ARC charges a five-dollar entry fee to the track, payable at the pool kiosk, however the training provided by the qualified coaches is voluntary and free.

The sessions are open to both members and non-members of Mackay Road Runners.

Contributed by Janelle Tilse

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5599 – Mackay Road Runners annual Zambrero Burrito Bolt 5/10km Easter Sunday afternoon social event was well supported by over 30runners.

5593 – Zambrero City Restaurant’s amazing staff hosted the annual Mackay Road Runners Zambrero Burrito Bolt 5/10km on Easter Sunday afternoon.

5589 – The Hayles family ran the 5km Zambrero Burrito Bolt and donated yummy Easter Eggs for random draw prizes at the post run celebrations.

5686 – The Easter Bunny arrived to all the good boys and girls on Easter Sunday including little Phoebe. Photos supplied

5611 – Zambrero Burrito Bolt Easter Sunday social run Course Director, Andrew Short takes to the streets after prepping runners for the 5/10km run.

5667 – Gail and Clinton Mackie enjoy the Zambrero Burrito Bolt social run prior to their Marathon goal event in Hobart next weekend.

5650 – Colin Hardy clocks a respectable 5km Zambrero Burrito Bolt on Easter Sunday afternoon.

5654 – Alana Knezevic and Ryan Evetts ran a tough, flat and fast 10km Zambrero Burrito Bolt on Easter Sunday afternoon.

5681 – Jo Skinner and Fran March enjoy a post run catch up at the annual Zambrero Burrito Bolt social 5/10km on Easter Sunday afternoon.

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