The extreme humidity made running tough this afternoon for over 50 runners as the Mackay Road Runners formal 2026 program kicked off from West Mackay.
President Paul Tilse welcomed all new and existing members to the first social run on the calendar with the first handicap points run commencing next Sunday Morning at Rural View. Paul thanked the 2026 incoming committee for their generous assistance and backing up from the 2025 year. Paul also congratulated Merchandiser, Jo Hughes on the awesome 50th Anniversary singlets that were ordered some months ago however, only recently arrived in time for handing out at the Tilse Toddle, very impressive work from Jo and the singlet Supplier, NFE.
Those wanting to secure one of these spectacular singlets, can contact Jo and you too can be seen in one of these special edition singlets for $35. Thank you also to Jo for organising the 50th Anniversary cake, which was expertly cut by Life member, Judy Zahn, signifying the formal start of the Club’s 50th year of successful running in the region.
Past and present members and any interested persons are very welcome to join in the celebrations with our 50th Anniversary dinner booked at the Marina Mantra on Saturday 11th April. Please secure your seat now for $65 per person with RSVP to Janelle Tilse 0400 99 7432 or publicityofficer@mackayroadrunners.com Pre payments are required by 28th March, however, we urge you to get in now as there are only 80 spaces available at the amazing Mackay Mantra Marina View Venue.
With the first handicap run of the season on next Sunday morning, please register yourself as a member online asap so you can start accruing valuable handicap points immediately. Please check the calendar online at mackayroadrunners.com for start location, time and course map to assist in following the directions given at the race briefing on the morning and following the very well-marked course arrows set up by Andrew Short. Thank you, Andrew, for taking on the course marking once again this year, everyone please thank him, as he gets up very early to have the course ready for you!
Contributed with thanks to Janelle Tilse
– Life Member Judy Zahn cuts the 50th Anniversary cake at the formal Mackay Road Runners Seasoner Opener event, The Tilse Toddle in front of over 50 runners and supporters. Photo supplied
– Kim Saron (left) is excited for the first formal run on the Mackay Road Runners 2026 program. Photo supplied
– Tim Dalton takes Hazel for a spin at the Mackay Road Runners Tilse Toddle Season Opener event. Photo supplied
– Carolyn Mapes snatches line honours from Tahnie Malagueno and Alan Zamparutti in a spontaneous sprint finish. Photo supplied
– Levi Wallace finishes off a huge weekend of racing at the Tilse Toddle 10km Season Opener. Photo supplied
– Kayla Waugh bolts from the gun at the Mackay Road Runners Season Opener, The Tilse Toddle. Photo supplied
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