June 11, 2026

Mackay Road Runners’ North Mackay Adventure

Some of the Mackay Road Runners who completed the North Mackay Adventure 5k and 10km run from the Bluewater Quay :- Back row (left to right) Carmel Mahon, Jess Evetts, Alana Knezevic, Jo Hughes and (front row left to right) Stuart Sprott, Steve Oberg, John Couldrey.

Thank you Race Director Andrew Short for co-ordinating a great social North Mackay Adventure 5k and 10k run from the Bluewater Quay this afternoon for over 30 runners/walkers/spectators. 

Excellent performances came from runners across both events including Alana Knezevic, Shane Donnollan, David Isbister, Steve Oberg, Carmel Mahon, Jo Hughes, Fran March, Bianca Miles, Craig Johnson, Natasha Joynson, Jess Evetts, John Couldrey, Stuart Sprott, David Isbister and Andrew Short.

June 7th saw a spectacular BMA Mackay Marina Run, with best wishes to everyone involved from the Sponsors, athletes, volunteers and supporters. A big thank you to every single person for being part of this magnificent must do event hosted by the awesome Mackay Marina Run committee and wider community.

Shane Donnollan (centre)bolts from the gun at the Bluewater Quay North Mackay Adventure 5k and 10km social run event.

Stephen Oberg (centre) sets a steady pace early in the 10km after running 4km to get to the start line.

David Isbister’s all smiles as he nears the 5km finish line.

Bianca Miles (left) and Fran March run in sync in the final 400 metres of the 5km to the finish line.

Alana Knezevic (left) and Jess Evetts ecstatic with their 10km efforts.



Contributed with thanks to Mackay Road Runners.