Thursday, January 9, 2025

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Mackay and Whitsunday Life

New Year, New Faces Kicking Off 2025 with Saturday parkrun Success

Last Saturday was the first parkrun of 2025, and it was a memorable one, with many new faces joining for the first time. Many participated in the event, kicking off the year with energy and enthusiasm.

This event also marked the conclusion of the five park runs held over the past 15 days, which has been an exciting challenge for all involved. With each event, participants have clocked "Miles and Miles" of distance, all of which would not have been possible without the dedication of the volunteers. Their support and hard work are what make these extra events a seamless and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Milestone Thursday also brought some special achievements to celebrate. During the event, two participants reached significant milestones: Max Ramsamy achieved the 50 finishes milestone and Isabelle Hayles reached the 10 Junior finishes milestone.

For those reaching milestones, it’s important to let your Run Director know before or after the event so they can help celebrate your achievements. Here’s to many more milestones in 2025!

New PB Wall:
Pete Torrisi
Alexis Howell
Trent Rankin
Mason Fenech
Marilyn Bennett
Kadin Liles
Susan Peterson
Tracey Preston
Nicholas Kerruish
Carissa Mansfield
Rebel Bertram
Swarna Shashi Bhaskara
Allan Edwards

About: Mackay parkrun is a free, timed, 5km run / walk put on by the community for the community at 7am every Saturday morning in Mackay.

Isabelle Hayles
Max Ramsamy. Photo source: Mackay Parkrun (Facebook)

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