The Tassal Group Airlie Beach Marathon Festival drew several members of the Mackay Road Runners to beautiful Airlie Beach last weekend with some very successful results.
Champion veteran 5km runner Ricky Parker continued his winning ways following the BMA Mackay Marina Run last month, taking out his age category in the 5km Airlie Beach Fun Run.
Paul Mackenzie claimed bronze in a very quick time of 3 hours 15 minutes whilst Tahnie Malagueno scored herself a bronze medal in the half marathon in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Also putting in the training kilometres, Brenda Windsor and Mick Vivian ran exceptionally well in the marathon event.
Alana Knesevic clocked 46 minutes 40 seconds to take second in the Cruise Whitsundays 10km Fun Run with Ollie Gorrion and Susan Petersen also successfully crossing the finish line in commendable times.
Excellent performances also came from half marathon runners Megan Moa, Teresa Hackney, Martin Lambert, Emily Dalglish, Jose Short, Lisa Burns, Shelley Binney, Vicki Ford, Carol Dawes, Julie Whibley, Tim Magoffin, June Bradley and Bernadine McKinnon.
Meanwhile, back home, many local runners donned their new Mackay Road Runners Club caps for the Bluewater Quay 5km & 10km.
The conditions were cool but tough with Carolyn Mapes, Gary Thomas, Carmel Mahon, Carol Brown and Andrew Wallace all running exceptional times.
Road Runners will take part in the Beach To Gardens Charity Fun Run this weekend.
