Approximately forty runners basked in the challenge of the Slade Point Reserve course on Sunday morning, a popular training and racing course throughout the Club’s history for some years.
The soft sand and even softer dunes coupled with scenic bush trails and ocean views was a great start to the Pre-Father’s Day weekend which was also the last Lost Bunyips Trail Series event with Mackay Road Runners for 2022.
First runner home Paul Mackenzie made light work of the 12.9km distance as he prepares to taper for the Cairns Ultra Marathon 120km this weekend.
Injury woes couldn’t keep Joe Grech away as he claimed second place in the three-loop course marginally ahead of fast-finishing Michael Feenaghty.
First female Emily Dalglish steamed over the 4.3km distance taking the lead from start to finish line, whilst Carmel Mahon claimed a win in the 12.9km distance.
Excellent performances also came from Robin Stinson, Tim Magoffin, Julie Whibley, Shane Dodds, Martin Lambert, Werner Van Der Linde, Geeta Ariani, Carol Dawes and Alan Zamparutti, with a mighty effort from Greg Dawes.
Race Directors from the Lost Bunyips Jaylene Harrison and Ainslie Heinke and their team did a great job hosting the event with a delicious post-race sausage sizzle and a kids run to wear out the little Lost Bunyips.
This weekend, the Mackay Road Runners will join the ParkRun crew for their Saturday morning run commencing at 7am from the usual Botanic Gardens Playground precinct.
There will be no Sunday run on Father’s Day for Mackay Road Runners, so come along and enjoy the camaraderie of the successful and popular ParkRun phenomenon.
Greg Dawes, Carol Dawes and Paul Mackenzie ready to race the three loop Slade Point Reserve course consisting of soft sand, undulating dunes and forest trails
First female in the 4.3km Emily Dalglish tackles the final hill with Alan Zamparutti before the welcoming downhill stretch to the finish line
Peter Shuttlewood (left) and Thomas Wendt (right) escort their children in the kid’s cross country race
Andrew Short tackles the course with ease even after assisting with the early morning setup. Photos supplied: Janelle Tilse
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