The Annual Shields Stampede was once again a great success with over 35 runners and supporters taking part in the event.
Life Members Wendy and Merv Shields generously hosted the historic Shields Stampede from their home, with a special thanks to Mackay Road Runners Vice-President Mick Scholer, who stepped in for President Brendan Bishop, who was away enjoying Magnetic Island. The event took runners through some of North Mackay’s most challenging and undulating suburbs, starting at Mt Pleasant and passing through Beaconsfield and Andergrove before returning to the finish line.
Darrin Pullen and Emily Green were the first male and female finishers in the 5km event, followed by Jo Hughes and Andrew Short in second place.
Toby Rule dominated the 12km race with a remarkable 49:59 finish, narrowly edging out international ultra-marathoner Paul MacKenzie by just 19 seconds. Mel Esau claimed first place in the women’s 12km race, maintaining excellent form to beat Emily Hayles by just over a minute, with Glynis Forse following closely in third.
Exceptional performances were also seen from Jared Mackie, Brad Fraser, Tim Dalton, George Hannaford, Steven Hayles, Clinton Mackie, Colin Hardy, Jan Smith, Len Haworth, and Stuart Sprott.
This Sunday’s social run at Eungella promises stunning scenic loops along the region’s best trails, starting at 8am from the Chalet. Runners should park at the community grounds to the right of the Chalet. The 6km, 12km, and 18km distances are open to both Club Members and non-members.
Contributed by Janelle Tilse
Shields Stampede hostess, Mackay Road Runners Life Member, Wendy Shields (left) with fellow Life Member, Agnes Farmer enjoy a chat after a big night out celebrating Agnes’s 84th birthday
Paul MacKenzie completes the 12km with ease after a big weekend of serious altitude mountain running (176 kms) in Europe and then onto Airlie Beach’s Whitsunday Trail Fest 56km
Toby Rule smashes the 12km Shields Stampede one second under fifty minutes. Photo credit: Janelle Tilse
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