Persistent rain greeted the seventy-one hardy starters in the Injury Clinic 12.6 km handicap held around the Wurdiboluc Reservoir. After a break in the showers mid-race, an icy Antarctic blast hit the field with four kilometers to run. Some old time members claimed it was the most harrowing conditions in the past twenty years. It made no difference to Aaron Bird who raced through the field to record a convincing victory from Andrew McGrillen and Mark Humphrey. It was Bird’s second win in his three seasons with the club, having scored at Queenscliff last season. Kate Bramley and Jarron Cole were easily the fastest of their gender. Glenn Wrest was acclaimed for reaching his 300 run milestone.
Top 10 Placings
A.Bird, 51:27; A. McGrillen, 55:28; M. Humphrey, 59:46; J. Cole, 44:38; G. Simpson, 45:58; M. Morton, 53:00; V. Gasper, 57:14; J. Gordon, 50:59; S. Vander Bruggen, 50:10; D. Wright, 49:41.
Fastest Times
Under 20 Male: J. Gordon 50.59
Under 40 Male: J. Cole 44.38, D. Burns 48.48
Under 40 Female: K. Bramley 54.24, C. Moss 62.34
Veteran Male: G. Simpson 45.58, D. Wright 49.41
Veteran Female: S. Pedersen 57.52, S. Andrews 62.11
Masters Male: K. McNulty 53.57, C. Hatton 56.58
Masters Female: N. Angus 69.22, M. Harrison 82.51
Legends Male: V. Gasper 57.14, R. Blue 57.15
Legends Female: C. Bridgland 77.50
Supervets Male: J. Walker 67.35, D. Jennings 99.18
Supervets Female: M. Blood 100.42
Magic Money: I. Jenkins
