Race 4 of the 2024 season, the Scott Jones Building 5k, took place at Tailrace Park, and what a splendid day it was! With perfect racing conditions, the energy was high and the competition fierce. A huge thank you to all the participants, supporters, and volunteers who made this event a memorable one!
Long Course Overview (5 km):
In the 5k long course, Malachi Evans led the pack, taking first place with an outstanding performance (and a PB). Phoebe Mills was hot on his heels, securing a solid second, while Melanie Hill captured third with her strong finish. Junior Clark notched the fastest male time at 19:12, and Sarah Menzie shone as the fastest female, clocking in at 21:14.
Short Course Action (2.5 km):
The short course was buzzing with energy. Deb George took the top spot among the adults, showcasing her enduring speed and stamina. Sarah Rowlings stormed in for second with a fast finishing Harry Jackson racing into third and also claiming the fastest junior male in a time of 8:18. Mason Hill rounded out the top four finishers.
Junior Course Highlights (1.5 km):
Zaria Bramich sprinted to victory on the junior course, with Thomas Rowlings and Sebastian Abel taking the second and third places, respectively. Sebastian Abel secured the fastest male time of 7:49, while Zaria Bramich was the quickest female, crossing the finish line in 8:24.
Full Race Results can be found here.
Looking Ahead:
Get ready for Race 5, the exciting 10k at Hillwood! It promises to be another fantastic event in our series. As a special addition, we will have a food van on site, so come hungry and ready to support our local vendors. Your enthusiasm and patronage help make our events even more enjoyable!
For registration details and more information, make sure to visit our race entry page. We can’t wait to see how you’ll tackle the next challenge!
Any questions or need more info? Just reach out.
P.S. Don’t forget to enter by Thursday at 7pm. We’re excited to see you all at the next race—ready, set, go!
