Race 20 sponsored by Councillor Anne-Marie Loader, unfolded amid the picturesque landscapes of Prospect Park, marking the finale of a thrilling racing season.
In the Long Course 5k, Hannah Morris blazed her way to victory, claiming the coveted first place. She was closely followed by Penny Heger, securing the second position, and Mel Hill who clinched third. The fastest male was Shane Bishop in a time of 16:35 and the fastest female was Cassandra Sheehan in a time of 20:55.
In the short 2.5k Course, Lauren Tibballs was across the line and the first senior, while Phoebe Jackson-Mills secured the second spot and the first junior across the line. Seth Hill raced into third spot. The fastest male was Charlie Reece in a time of 9:40 and the fastest female was Aurora DeBoer in a time of 10:41.
In the Junior 1.5k Course, Sienna Bramich took out the first position from her sister Zaria, who raced into second place, followed by Jacinta Rowlings in third. The fastest male was Marcus Finearty in a time of 6:01 and the fastest female was Olive Howard in a time of 6:53.
Full results can be found here.
The racing excitement was followed by a fabulous end-of-season celebration for the juniors and short course participants. The day saw the aroma of pizza and the sizzle of a BBQ, fostering a festive atmosphere to finish the 2023 season 🙂
As the curtain draws on the season, we’re excited about the Long Course End-of-Year Dinner scheduled for September 9th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to relish great food, connect with fellow runners, and celebrate the accomplishments of the season. Grab your tickets now and don’t miss the fun.Â
As we say good-bye to this season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributed to making these events a resounding success – thats all our amazing sponsors and all of you 🙂 Thank you!
Stay tuned for updates about the AGM – we’re looking for new committee members and would love to have you join us 🙂