A SPECTACULAR sunrise marked the start of another gruelling but successful Beach to Brother trail running festival, which has left even the most exhausted competitor vowing to return.
Over 450 participants took part in the showcase event last Sunday 28 September.
Member for Port Macquarie Rob Dwyer counted down the start for around 200 marathon and relay runners who set off from Town Beach at dawn, aiming to reach the top of North Brother Mountain in Laurieton within seven hours.
Other events included the half-marathon, and the 10km and 5km runs.
The event supports Hastings Little Wishes, a local charity supporting the families of children with a serious illness.
Dr Kristian Prados from the event’s sponsor Coast Cardiology, praised how the event was run.
“I think the organisers Mick and Shaz Maher have done a really great job,” he said.
“We’re really grateful that they started this nine years ago. It’s been an awesome event.”
Next year marks the tenth anniversary of the Beach to Brother and many of the weekend’s competitors are already planning their return.
Blayne Mcghee said it was “one of the hardest things I’ve done… I can’t wait to go again next year”.
Amber McCallum said, “It’s a tough event but it’s a special one.”
This year’s winners were as follows.
– The Tarkine 42K: Vladimir Shatrov, 03:33:57.
– Enriched Health Care 42K relay: Too Scott To Handle, 03:40:05.
– Hammer Nutrition 21K: Chris Noble, 01:55:58.
– Men & Women at Work 10K: Trent Alley, 00:55:40.
– Busways 5K: Hunter Pociask, 00:40:35.
For full results, go to https://www.beachtobrother.com.au/results/.
By Sue STEPHENSON
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