Approximately 70 runners started their 2022 campaign with the Mackay Road Runners official season opener taking place at the Gooseponds Circuit in North Mackay over the weekend.
Mackay Road Runners Vice President, Vicki Vickers, welcomed runners and supporters to the event with Club Patron Colin Meng officially opening the 2022 season with the cutting of the ribbon.
Colin entered his 16th year of service to the Mackay Road Runners after once again accepting the invitation to fill the role of Club Patron.
Both shared some informative and inspiring words before the eager runners embarked on the course.
Runners had the choice of a 4.9km route or a slightly longer 6.9km route around the scenic Gooseponds wetland lagoon.
After several steamy off-season events over the summer, runners welcomed slightly cooler conditions thanks to scattered showers throughout the morning.
Participants enjoyed some refreshments and engaged in pleasantries after the picturesque Sunday morning run.
Many Mackay Road Runners have been taking their skills further afield, finding success in out-of-town events such as triathlons, marathons, and ultramarathons.
Local Road Runners Charlie Bone and his daughter Sarah Jensen will be participating in a half marathon at Point Ferry, Victoria, this weekend to raise money for their friend suffering from Huntington’s Disease.
Charlie and Sarah will join a group of twenty runners participating for the cause.
The Mackay Road Runners’ next meet will take place this Sunday at Wallman’s Road Parkland, Rural View, kicking off at 6:30am.
The start and finish locations of the regular Rural View event have been changed out of respect to the residents of the old location.
Runners will compete in both 5km and 10km distances.
Participants are reminded to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the 6:30am gun time.
Mackay Road Runners Club Patron, Colin Meng, and Vice President, Vicki Vickers, get the 2022 season underway with the cutting of the ribbon
Approximately 70 runners embark on the first official run of the season at the Gooseponds circuit
Emma Johnson, June Bradley, and Alan Zamparutti enjoy the cool Sunday conditions Photos Supplied: Janelle Tilse (Road Runners Publicity Officer)
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