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Edition 32, September 2012
The 2012 Great Pyramid Race A crowd of over 4000 people watched 150 runners challenge themselves in the 2012 Great Pyramid Race. This year was the 53rd anniversary of the running of the race. The 12 kilometre race was run in warm conditions with the eventual winner Neil Labinsky clocking a time of 1 hour 23 minutes and 32 seconds, almost 2 minutes ahead of David Wood in a time of 1 hour 25 minutes and 19 seconds and then Steven Francis almost 4 minutes after that. Neil Labinsky has won the Pyramid race on three other occasions in the past including, 2007, 2008 and 2010. First female across the line in a time of 1.45.58 seconds was Kate Johnston a clear winner from second place getter Rosannah Blackwood followed by Shannon Lenehan. 9 competitors competed in the 50-59 year bracket which was eventually won by Steve Cunningham in a time of just over 1 hour 36 minutes. The 60 years and over race was run and won by Graham Barralet in an incredible time of 1 hour 36 minutes and 37 seconds. An incredible total of 6 runners competed in this division and considering this has been compared to a marathon in intensity it is a great effort. The juniors 16-18 year male was won by Clinton Bowden in his second attempt on the
Photo by Colin Creek.
mountain and junior girls was won by Emma Rooke who has been waiting years to challenge herself on the mountain. The last runner came in at just over the 3 hour mark. The day also incorporated other events including a 5 kilomtre race and a 100 metre dash down the main street of Gordonvale. Entertainment continued throughout the day including markets, dancing, tae kwon do demonstrations and bands. Many of the hotels also reported a busy time with entertainment going late into the evening. The Parkview Tavern presented a great burnout competition in the back car park.
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A large contingent of some of the best looking vehicles in Cairns were put on display and proved popular amongst the crowd. Plans are already underway for next year’s event. Once again thanks go out to all sponsors: Mulgrave Mill, Cairns Regional Council, Marino Moller Solicitors, Channel 7, National Australia Bank, Geckos Screenprint and Design, Walters IGA, Impress Art, Zinc FM, NQ Civil, Parkview Tavern, Great Northern Hotel, Cairns Crocs Gordonvale RSL and of course the Mulgrave News.