A great Valentine’s Day morning for Ross Dawson, who was the first over the finish line at his 350th parkrun. Photo: Weipa Parkrun.
There was a little extra love in the air when 84 parkrunners laced up their sneakers bright and early on Valentine’s Day morning.
Ross Dawson was the first runner to greet the timekeeper at his 350th parkrun, stopping the clock at 22 minutes and 23 seconds.
He was, of course, presented with an obligatory milestone cake at the finish line, helping him replenish his energy after a winning effort.
Chrisden Russ (23:00) and Cole Watson (23:33) were hot on Dawson’s heels over the trip, with Watson setting a new personal best alongside 11 others who celebrated improvements in their times.
Eight first-timers began their love affairs with the weekly five-kilometre circuit.
Donna Jewell, Camille Freiberg, Fiona Dyer, Melanie Brewer, Michael Rowland, Danita Ebenezer, Meg Rintoul, Barry Cronin and Damien Levao volunteered over the track to ensure the event was a smooth success.
Weipa parkrun is held every Saturday morning at 7 am at the shelter next to the hospital roundabout in Nanum.
