Personal bests accomplished at Grand Ridge Rail Trail Park Run

A BRISK start, clear skies, and plenty of smiles – these were perfect conditions for 48 park runners to tackle the beautiful Grand Ridge Rail Trail on Saturday, August 9.

Fast finishers:
Wesley Mapleson – 22:22
Steve Quirk – 23:09
Mark Lynch – 23:22

Personal Bests (PBs):
Adrian Smith – 25:41
Kerry Buckley – 28:43
Barbara Gordon – 53:20
Kristin Lowe – 53:21

First Timers:
Chris Fraser – 31:23

Huge thanks to our volunteers:
Jill Dixon, Bev Johhson, Verity Keith, Dave Knowles, Alan McKenzie, Marissa Shields, Chris Waldron, Rongshang Zhang

From speedy sprints to determined walks, every effort counts – and the photos from the day capture the fun, the focus, and the friendships that make parkrun special. A post-run coffee was at Jimmy Jambs Café, with plenty of chat, laughter, and warm drinks to thaw out the fingers.

Next Saturday – same time, same trail, same good vibes!