Competitors celebrate the finish of another successful River to Ramp in Aurukun on Saturday morning. Photo: Supplied.
The physical and mental wellbeing of participants and community spirit were celebrated when a strong field ran or walked across one of the most stunning landscapes on western Cape York on 21 September.
Sixty competitors lined up for the 2024 instalment of the Aurukun River to Ramp, with the option of a 7-kilometre run or 3.5km walk to be conquered.
The event was hosted by Aurukun Shire Council and Councillor Jayden Marrott said it put fitness and wellbeing at the forefront of the community’s agenda.
“By participating in events like River to Ramp, we can inspire each other to lead healthier, more active lives,” he said.
Little Della Doolan proved age was no obstacle to competing after being the youngest in the pack to cross the finish line at just four years old.
Runner results
Female 50+: Nichole Bayen 1; Female 18-49: Nerissa Carter 1, Kay Rayner 3, Kezia Merry 3; Female U12: Roseanne Karyuka 1, Rosabella Morris 2; Male 18-49: Jarrod Ausburn 1, Theodore Tedja, Louis Thatcher 2, Brent Escola 3; Male U12: Junior Morris 1, Tevita Morris 2, Ivan Morris 3
Walker results
Female 50+: Doarne De Jersey 2, Brooke Dodds 3; Female 18-49: Stacey Ramsay, Lauren Quigley 1, Glenys Lowe 2, Chantelle Walmbeng 3; Female 13-17: Danielle Dixon 1; Male 50+: Paul Dodds, Raymond Pamtoonda 1, Stuart Marquardt 2; Male 18-49: Dan Dixon 1, Gavin Page, David Rombouts 2, Reginald Yunkaporta 3; Male U12: Della Doolan 1
