Results 2006

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Thanks to all participants, volunteers and sponsors in our seventh annual event! See report below. Here are a few photos. More photos coming soon.

Race Report

November 14/06: The new format and location for the Fall Tune-Up run was received well, as 35 runners participated in the cross country event in Porpoise Bay Park last Sunday, despite cold and damp conditions.

Starting the day were nine youngsters age 8 and under, racing through the fields and forest on a 1km loop. From the youngest, 4 year old Findlay Day of Victoria, right through to the 8 year olds, all had a blast. They didn't seem to mind the rain one bit. Finisher ribbons, cookies, juice and small toys were a fitting reward.

In the 2.6km race for 9-12 year olds, there were five girls and five boys competing, all in the 9-10 year old division. Leading the way overall and for the boys was Alex Monkman of Gibsons Elementary, just 6 seconds ahead of second place Joshua Diamond of Roberts Creek. The girls' race wasn't quite so close, with Sophie Garmulewicz of Roberts Creek taking first place, 17 seconds ahead of teammate Sarah Huddlestone.

Next up was the 4km event for age 13-17. Just two boys and two girls toed the line, all in the 13-15 division. Mason Gregory of Roberts Creek cruised to an easy win in 13:43. After the first of 2 loops, Sechelt's Jessica Marquis was running together with Anna Veale of Gibsons—but Veale took a wrong turn on the second, longer loop and missed a portion of the course, ending up ahead of Marquis at the finish line but not completing the 4km. Marquis clocked 17:08 and was awarded first place.

The final event of the day was the 5.4km for age 18 and up. Though not yet 18, Shaun Stephens-Whale of Roberts Creek opted to compete in this event under "Open Men", and outran the rest of the field by several minutes, clocking 18:50 (equivalent to a 17:26 5k). Lawrence Bendanai of Steveston was second overall, followed by Owen Coombes of Sechelt.

Right behind Coombes was Halfmoon Bay's Charles Steemers, first master to finish. On the women's side, Nadine Evans of Sechelt took the open women's title, while Marilyn Downey of Halfmoon Bay was a few seconds ahead of Sechelt's Jane Whiteley in the masters division.

When finished, runners enjoyed food provided by MarketPlace IGA in Gibsons, and many won draw prizes from Trail Bay Source for Sports.

The organizers would like to thank the super volunteers who came out to help: members of Arbutus Sounds Chorus; Bob Stanhope (lead cyclist); and local runners (and friends) from Sunshine Coast Athletics, some of whom volunteered AND ran. Also a special thanks to Leah's Piping Hot Coffee for coming on short notice and donating coffee and muffins on a cold wet day!