More than just a race, the 2025 BMA CQ Rescue Fun Run brought heart, hustle, and a whole lot of community spirit to the Mackay Marina on Sunday morning.
Hundreds turned out to run, walk, volunteer or cheer, raising vital funds to keep our community-funded rescue helicopter in the sky. With crisp winter air and clear blue skies, it was the perfect morning for a good cause.
In the 10km race, proudly presented by Ampcontrol, Jared Mackie claimed first place with a lightning-fast time of 37:26, followed by Hudson Mayfield (38:56) and Adam De Brabander (39:20).
The 5km sprint, sponsored by G-Mech, saw Corey Bryant take out top honours in 20:05, ahead of Ryan Borg (20:56) and Dylan Pearce (21:40).
Hosted by BMA CQ Rescue with support from Thiess, the event delivered an energetic and uplifting atmosphere from start to finish. From warming up to celebrating personal bests at the finish line, the community turned out in force to show their support.
Full race results are available at: https://my.raceresult.com/314628/
Every step made a difference — helping ensure the rescue chopper continues to save lives across our region.
Runners take off at the 2025 BMA CQ Rescue Fun Run, raising vital funds to keep our region’s rescue helicopter in the sky. Photo credit: Coffee + Hops