Rain doesn't dampen spirit as thousands run for the reef
GBR MARATHON
THE Tropical Journeys Great Barrier Reef Marathon has been taken out by Niklas Kroehn in a blistering time of 3.04.31 in Port Douglas on Sunday.
In wet conditions, Kroehn was the first home in the premiere race of the marathon festival, held along the pristine Four Mile Beach and stunning rainforest trails surrounding Port Douglas.
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Around 2000 runners from 17 different countries competed in the prestigious event, which attracts world class Australian runners along with top tier international athletes.
First woman home in the Tropical Journeys Great Barrier Reef Steve Moneghetti Adventure Marathon was Cairns local Jenny Damon with a time of 4.05.07.
The landscape again proved one of the main attractions of the racing festival, labelled the “world’s best adventure course” by veteran entrant and race ambassador Steve Moneghetti.
Event manager Jess Uhlig said thousands of runners of all ages and abilities had a great day out, despite the wet conditions, which was testament to the dedication and hard work of everyone involved.
She thanked the sponsors, race organisers, volunteers and athletes for making it another memorable Tropical Journeys Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival.
“I hope all those tired bodies make the most of our Reef Day Recovery Rates with Tropical Journeys” she said.
“Athletes, friends and family can see for themselves what we’ve been running for.”
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Tropical Journeys Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival is part of a series of races raising money for research into reef life through James Cook University charity Run for the Reef. Today, more than $75,000 has been raised.
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This year, the money fundraised has been used to purchase satellite trackers, which forms part of a larger research project into the mega mouths of the Great Barrier Reef.
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