It’s been nine years between drinks since the Zach Mach Mackay Adventure Challenge was last won by two local athletes from Mackay.
In its 10th year, the Zach Mach was plagued by bad weather forcing postponements, but also making it unique, is that it is the final year that race founder Peter Lister will be in Mackay.
10 Years ago Peter Lister honoured the life of MCC student, adventurer and friend Zach Roberts to create the Zach Mach adventure race in the iconic Pioneer Valley.
Over the years, the Zach Mach has evolved, but at the heart of the race, Peter has worked tirelessly and passionately to deliver the race and then to create a shorter version for the next generation, the Mini Mach.
Zach Mach organisers say they have big shoes to fill in ensuring the continuation of the iconic race.
“We are privileged, and honoured to continue this epic event, you have left big shoes to fill, and like you say, it is supposed to be a challenge!
“On behalf of every adventurer and multisporter that you have created over the past 10 Years, thank you Peter!”
Mackay athletes Kurt Brunker and Josè Short took out first place Male and Female solo competitors. They individually rode a 40km mountain bike ride, kayaked 10km, ran 11.8km in the rainforest and then rode 28km on a road bike.
Mackay Cycles have won the teams category more times than any other team and this year was no different, with the team taking line honours once again.
Zach Mach founder Peter Lister delivered his tenth and final Zach Mach last weekend. Photos supplied: Zach Mach Adventure Challenge
Mackay athletes Kurt Brunker and Josè Short took out first place Male and Female solo competitors
The Mackay Cycles team once again took line honours in the team category
The Mini Mach is gaining popularity as children and their parents take part in a mini adventure challenge
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