Zig Freiberg stops the clock with Ross Dawnson and Chrisden Russ hot on his heels on Saturday morning. Photo: Facebook (Weipa parkrun).
A newbie was the first participant to greet the timekeepers when a field of 47 laced up their sneakers for Weipa parkrun #434 on 30 August.
In all, 10 runners tackled the 5-kilometre Weipa circuit for the first time, with newbie James Davis impressing to stop the clock in a time of 19 minutes, 47 seconds.
There was then a flurry of Saturday morning regulars, with Zig Freiberg, Chrisden Russ and Ross Dawson claiming second, third and fourth sports just three seconds apart.
Another first timer, Franceska Edis was the fastest woman home and knocked off her maiden Weipa parkrun in 25:10.
Matthew Bakes, Kasey Alley and Jemma Collins were the three participants to notch up personal best efforts when they crossed the finish line.
Volunteering duties for the event were looked after by Ali Scott, Vide Freiberg, Samantha Roberts, Chris Blythe, Tiffany Barber and Tash Tapper.
Weipa parkrun is held every Saturday from 7am at the shelter adjacent to the hospital roundabout in Nanum.
New and visiting parkrunners are always welcome, and participants are asked to muster by about 6:45am to allow the event to start on time.
First timer James Davis crosses the Weipa parkrun #434 finish line first in a time of 19 minutes, 47 seconds. Photo: Facebook (Weipa parkrun).
