Road Runners Return Strong For 5km Club Championship

The Mackay Road Runners’ 5km Club Championship successfully returned last Sunday after being rescheduled due to inclement weather, with strong support from long-time sponsor MAD Fitness Mackay. Participants and volunteers were rewarded with post-run refreshments and random draw prizes, courtesy of sponsors Erin and Andrew.

In a competitive field of approximately 70 runners, Nick Rewald claimed overall victory in 19 minutes 27 seconds, finishing ahead of Liam Mumford. On-form Alana Knezevic was the first female across the line and an impressive second overall in 20:13. Lily Leven secured silver in the women’s standings, followed by Carmel Mahon, while Chris Spiteri delivered a strong performance to place third in the men’s division.

Runners also competed for valuable age-category points toward end-of-year championship honours, with standout efforts from both new and returning members.

Attention now turns to this Sunday’s Tim’s Chariots of Fire 5km and 16km events, starting at 6.30am from Ocean Avenue, Slade Point, with all members and non-members encouraged to attend.

Contributed with thanks to Janelle Tilse

5404 – Mackay Road Runners long standing members, Sandy Strong (#10) and Jose Eisemann (#13) catch up at the MAD Fitness Mackay 5km Club Championship at Queens Park.

5316 – Ready to race the MAD Fitness Mackay 5km Club Championship are (left to right) Lauren Connor, Ross Connor and Scott McIntosh.

5318 – Good mates Lily Leven (left) and Milly Bishop warm up for the Mackay Road Runners MAD Fitness Mackay 5km Club Championship at Queen’s Park.

5345 – Stephen Oberg racing the MAD Fitness Mackay 5km Club Championship at Queen’s Park.

5449 – First female and male in the MAD Fitness Mackay 5km Club Championship, Alana Knezevic and Nick Rewald.

5451 – MAD Fitness Mackay team sponsored the Mackay Road Runners 5km Club Championship – thank you Erin & Andrew (far left, 2^nd left in back row). Photos supplied

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