On Saturday 72 people ran, jogged and walked the 5km waterfront course, of whom 15 were first timers in Airlie Beach and 4 recorded new Personal Bests - well done Annette, Tamika, Caitlin and Hamish.
Congratulations to Wade Whincop for completing his 100th parkrun and Maree Reardon on completing 25 volunteers as Run Director.
The event was made possible by 15 wonderful volunteers: Tim Oberg, Bob Barford, Kara Olver, Lesley Barford, Maree Reardon (Run Director), Robyn Corrigan, Andrea Farley (Photographer), Rebecca Hadley, Nathalie Bloome, Darlene Reid, Susanne Willmott, Nyrie Atkin, Laura Oates, Aiden (Photographer) and Annette Turner.
This Saturday, 26th February, is the ‘Tropical 300’, a celebration of the 300th event at Airlie Beach parkrun. There’ll be a mocktail for all finishers and complimentary tropical juice at the post event celebrations at My Rainbow Bakery and Café. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend.
Wanting to improve your fitness? On Saturday the 19th March the Whitsunday Running Club will offer pacing for 22:30, 25:00, 27:30, 30:00, 32:50, 35:00, 37:50 and 40:00 minutes. They aim to hold a pacing event every month over the cooler months. It’s a great chance to work towards a Personal Best.
Contributed with thanks to Airlie Beach parkrun
Marshals Nyrie and Robyn
Wade completing his 100th parkrun
Parkrunners enjoying the downhill section