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Over twenty runners enjoyed the cool but blustery conditions at the Mackay Harbour Marina 5k & 10km Casu Jacks social event.
Well done to the more than 20 runners who tackled the cool, blustery conditions at the Casu Jacks Social 5km and 10km run from the Mackay Harbour Marina. There were some excellent results, with junior runners producing notable performances as they comfortably completed their respective events.
Congratulations also to the Gold Coast Running Festival competitors, with amazing outcomes for many local runners, including Alana Knezevic, who clocked 3hrs 15min in the 42.2km marathon.
Legendary ultra runner Paul MacKenzie was unstoppable across the Gold Coast weekend, completing the full marathon (2hrs 57mins), the 21.1km half marathon (1hr 24mins), the 10km (39mins) and the 5km (19mins 17secs) at the world-renowned running festival. Paul earned a well-deserved third place in his age category for the double marathon achievement.
Justin Rule's first marathon attempt, supported by his family, Belinda, Oliver and Toby, was outstanding as he crossed the finish line in a spectacular 3hrs 10mins.
With many other personal goals achieved, congratulations go to everyone for their efforts, including but not limited to Emily Green, Shane Donnollan, Aidan Donollan, Ashley Miles, Clinton Mackie, Jenny Harmer, Glen Harmer, Marilyn Bennett, Brijesh Kumar, Paul Formosa, Kay Nyenug and Peter Ford in the 42.2km; Adam Knezevic in the 21.1km; Fran March, Bianca Miles, Max Miles, Toby Rule and Oliver Rule in the 10km; and Toby Rule in the 5km.
Next Sunday's TriActiV8-sponsored Mackay Road Runners Bonson's Scrub/Ian Reddacliffe Roads 6km and 12km event will commence at 7am at the junction of Bonson's Scrub Road and the Bruce Highway, The Leap.
Due to parking restrictions at the race start, runners are requested to carpool as much as possible by meeting at Coningsby State School. All members are invited to participate in this challenging and enjoyable annual event for a $2 race day fee, which accrues club handicap points. Non-members are always welcome for a $10 race day fee for those over 18 years and $5 for those under 18 years. Please arrive at the start precinct by 6.45am for the course briefing and club notices.
Contributed by Janelle Tilse
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