More than 280 race around the Inlet
Regardless of the order in which they crossed the finish line, every person who competed in the SWAS Telstra Fun Run over the weekend can boast they helped to set a new record.
The annual race around Bunbury’s Leschenault Inlet this year attracted its biggest field of entries, with more than 280 walkers and runners rising early and pounding the pavement on Saturday March 17.
SWAS chief executive officer Bernice Butlion said this year’s event was the biggest and best yet, with opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to take part.
“The introduction of the two kilometre junior event attracted a lot of interest among primary school students,” she said.
“Parents could run with their kids – a lot of whom had never done a fun run.”
Butlion thanked everyone who made the event another success, including participants, volunteers and sponsors.
The fourth SWAS Telstra Fun Run was possible by major sponsors Telstra and the Chefs Long Table Lunch.
Funds raised from the event will support the not-for-profit organisation’s programs.
SWAS aims to nurture the development of aspiring athletes in the region by providing them with access to talent development opportunities and support services such as physiotherapy, sports psychology and nutrition.
2018 SWAS Telstra Fun Run Results
10km Run
Senior Men
1 Darren Coram
2 Nick Vane
3 Mark Langerman
Senior Women
1 Cantale Paoliello
2 Mel Valli
3 Sarah Hindley
Junior
1 Noah Moores (also first overall)
5km Run
Senior Male
1 Zeke Tinley
2 Jason Reeve
3 Gary Butlion
Senior Female
1 Jodie Fisher
2 Cassie Glover
3 Sally Barrett
Junior Male
1 Jacob van Noort
2 Indee Elphick
3 Zahn Nitarski-Bell
Junior Female
1 Kate Lockley
2 Courtney Butlion
3 Layla Brown
5km Walk
1 Male Garry Hastie
1 Female Sally-Anne Bell
1 Junior Cooper Anderton
2km Junior Run
Boys
1 Taj Allan
2 Neil Phillips
3 Chevy Morris
Girls
1 Brooke George
2 Charlotte Kampen
3 Chloe Blake
School Prize
St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
