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Mackay Road Runners Club Championship 3km Construct Health Physio’s Emerson, Nick and Sarah were on hand to run and present the winners’ prizes.
The Mackay Road Runners’ 3km Club Championship delivered an exciting display of speed and endurance at Queens Park, with strong performances across both senior and junior divisions.
The club extended its thanks to Construct Health Physio for once again sponsoring the annual event. The clinic generously donated vouchers for the first two male and female finishers, as well as an additional random draw voucher for a gap-free in-clinic appointment. The draw prize was won by Graeme Harris.
Nick Rewald claimed first place in an impressive time of 10 minutes and 36 seconds, backing up his performance after recording a personal best in the 5km Parkrun the previous day. Demonstrating strong sportsmanship, Rewald passed on his prize to the next male placegetter.
Damian Rutland secured second place, sprinting home in a fast 10 minutes and 50 seconds. He finished just six seconds ahead of former Mackay Road Runners Club Champion Liam Mumford, who took third place.
In the women’s division, Alana Knezevic continued her strong form, finishing first female and fourth overall. Lily Leven followed in second place after a fast-finishing effort, while Gail Mackie rounded out the podium shortly after achieving a personal best at the Hobart Half Marathon two weeks earlier.
Several junior runners also impressed, with Ollie Dalglish, Isabelle Hayles, Oscar Hayles and Harry Sleeman performing strongly against experienced senior competitors.
Other runners taking part in the event included Phoebe Short, Gail McKee, Craig Joynson, Emily Green, Jose Short, Roscoe McDonnell, Ashley Miles, Merv Shields, Bianca Miles, David Isbister, Stuart Sprott, Jan Smith, Ross Connor, Andrew Short, Leanne Connor, Lauren Connor, Natasha Joynson, Carmel Mahon and Andrew Wallace.
The club’s next social run will take place this Sunday from the Mackay Surf Club, starting at 4.30pm. Participants can choose distances ranging from 5km to 10km, or anything in between. All runners are reminded to register with race directors before the run and check back in upon completion. A $2 race day fee applies to both members and non-members, including juniors and seniors.
Wednesday track training, usually held at the Mackay Aquatic & Recreation Complex at 5.30pm, may be affected this week due to track maintenance. Participants are encouraged to check directly with the complex for confirmation.
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