Casu Jacks Pre Mothers’ Day 5/12km
May 14 2017 Despite the cool, windy and rainy conditions last Saturday morning, Mackay Road Runners, had an outstanding turnout of over forty runners at the annual Casu Jacks Pre Mother’s Day 5/12km run from Casu Jacks Cafe, Mackay Marina. As runners made their way towards Harbour Road, one ascent of Mt Bassett, of course, was […]
Alarm Guys & Icy Cup Guys 5km & 30km Club Championship
May 7 2017 The Alarm Guys were the awesome hosts of the annual Mackay Road Runners 5km & 30km Club Championship race last Sunday morning. The 6am start’s cool conditions were perfect for running, as the sun rose and hid behind the clouds for most of the event. Over forty runners tested themselves with outstanding results across […]
Lagoons ‘Nominate your time’ 5 & 10k
Apr 30 2017 Approximately thirty Mackay Road Runners competed in the very social “Nominate your Time” 5/10km event last Sunday which commenced 4pm from the Lagoons Botanic Gardens Playground. Club Captain Jim Ford and Volunteer Co-ordinator, Paul Tilse were in charge of recording runners’ guesstimated times and collecting their timing devices. Runners then had to run their event watch-free and cross […]
Farmers Long Gallop 6 & 17k
Apr 23 2017 Approximately thirty runners braved the legendary annual Farmers 6km & 17km Long Gallop which was held last Sunday morning in the teaming, sporadic rain from the residence of Mackay Road Runners’ Life Member, Agnes Farmer. Mackay Road Runners Club President, Tim Magoffin welcomed approximately forty runners and supporters as he described the […]
Zambreros Burrito Bolt 5 & 10k
Apr 16 2017 Zambreros in the Mackay City Centre were the awesome hosts of the Mackay Road Runners Zambreros Burrito Bolt held Easter Sunday at 4.30pm. Over forty runners and supporters converged on the popular restaurant to firstly, tackle their respective events, a very social 5km or 10km, then enjoy the post run hospitality and comradery […]
Rural View 5/10km
Apr 9 2017 Last Sunday afternoon, the Mackay Road Runners Rural View 5/10km event was a very challenging affair with approximately fifty runners meandering through the undulating Rural View suburban streets towards the treacherous Lookout Loop. The race start had all Members starting on their official handicap, therefore, with the staggered start, all runners had the opportunity to chase […]
Blue Water Quay 5/10km Team Event
Apr 2 26 2017 Due to the unrelenting and dangerous effects of Tropical Cyclone Debbie, the Mackay Road Runners designated race, The Eungella Half Marathon Trail run had to be postponed to a date to be confirmed later in the year. Race Director, Matt Stevens and his Team made the tough but only decision they could based […]
Slade Point 5 & 16km Club Championship
Mar 26 2017 The looming Cyclone Debbie did not deter approximately fifty runners from competing in last Sunday’s second Mackay Road Runners Club Championship event, which included hilly undulations around the coastal suburbs of Slade Point and Lamberts Beach, with a small portion of Andergrove in the middle. Outstanding local runner, Ashlee Scott blitzed the entire field […]
Kmart Loop 5/13km
Mar 19 2017 The Mackay Road Runners 5/13km Kmart Loop attracted nearly sixty runners, gathering at the Gordon White Library Carpark last Sunday at 5pm in threateningly stormy conditions. President Tim Magoffin briefed the eager runners on the very technical Mt Pleasant course which included many twists and turns, including the testing ascent of High Street and treacherous […]
Ocean International Canter 5/8km
Mar 12 2017 Mackay Road Runners Ocean International Canter 5/8km was held in warm, breezy conditions from the parklands precincts at the beach end of Bridge Road. Approximately sixty runners enjoyed the first handicapped start race of the year, which was held at 5pm last Sunday from the Far Beach Esplanade to the Town Beach […]