Another huge edition of the Bairnsdale parkrun was held last Saturday, with 110 participants taking to the picturesque five-kilometre river view course for a run, jog, or walk for fun or exercise.
The event was led home by Ethan Sanderson in 18 minutes and nine seconds, with the first woman home being Mikhaila Bromwich in 20 minutes and 50 seconds.
The event attracted 19 first-timers, saw six personal best times recorded, and hosted representatives from eight different clubs.
Personal best times were achieved by Blake Maxwell (21.50), Henry Hartnett (23.21), Ben Cruden Smith (23.49), Kiara Campbell (26.20), Levi Hartnett (27.49), and Hayley Angus (30.13).
Representatives of the East Gippsland Runners, Riviera Triathlon Club, Mulmig, Shepparton Tri Club, Emerald Runners, Knox Triathlon Club, Southern Peninsula Sports Club, and Derek Zoolander Centre For Kids Who Can’t Run Good were all spotted out on course.
Jacqui Shannon, Roslyn Hawkins, Jessica Theodore, Kerry Rooney, John Theodore, Ashtyn Stone, Roger Hawkins and Clare Stone all volunteered their time to supervise the weekly event.
The Bairnsdale parkrun started on March 12, 2016, and departs every Saturday at 8am.
