The 20th Weipa Fishing Classic meant a smaller field tackled Weipa parkrun #422 on Saturday morning. Photo: Facebook (Weipa parkrun).
It seemed as though many swapped sneakers for saltwater when a significantly smaller field hit the Weipa parkrun circuit on Saturday morning.
As some regulars took to the water in a bid to get amongst the prize pool of the 20th Weipa Fishing Classic on 7 June, a dedicated group of 44 participants, including five first timers, laced up to take on the 5-kilometre course.
Weipa parkrun veteran Ross Dawson was the first to greet the timekeepers for the 422nd instalment of the weekly event, crossing the finish line in 21 minutes, 30 seconds.
Emma Eyre recorded an impressive personal best of 23:46 to be the first female home.
Debra Hamilton, Lyndsey Fielding, Tyrone Tuckwood, Ali Scott and Louise Jones were the other participants who chalked up PB efforts.
The weekly parkrun is just one of several ways competitors can get themselves physically and mentally ready for the 2025 Weipa Running Festival on 20 July, with yoga sessions, social runs for course familiarisation and sports psychology also on the preparation menu.
Weipa parkrun is held each Saturday morning – rain, hail, shine or Fishing Classic – from 7am at the hospital roundabout in Nanum.
Participants are asked to arrive early to ensure the event gets under way on time.
