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Welcome to the Warwick Pentath-Run website.
On the 24th and 25th May 2008 the 6th annual Pentath-run was held with fantastic weather and excellent participation. A change of venue for the 5km meant participants could relax with a drink after the event as this was the last race for the Saturday and participants were treated to a finish right outside a country pub - Ther Darling Downs Hotel - Sponsor for the 5km event. The mayor and councillors rallied around to cheer in the runners and walkers alike and Lawrence Springborg supported the Warwick Pentath-run through joining the runners.
Daniel Trollope, a wheelchair athlete from the Gold Coast motivated the runners through his inspiring efforts on the undulating course to Yangan for the 1/2 Marathon, 5km sprint and 1500m as well as the speech he delivered at the presentation night on the Saturday night. We are anticipating an expansion in the wheelchair athlete category next year and look forward to the excitement this prospect brings.
It was great to see Danny Carson return after his disappointing withdrawal from last years event due to injury. We congratulate both Jessica and Danny. The results are soon to be posted so check out Jessica and Danny's impressive times and the rivals who challenged them throughout the week-end events.
Overall, we welcomed back our good ol' regulars and our first timers as well. The Warwick Credit Union Team performed well with approximately 30 members supporting one another to overcome the challenge they were well prepared for under the leadership of trainer, Melissa Reid.
And the Spirit of the Event award goes to......... Theresa Fabian.. if you have ever met Theresa you will know why.... Theresa has competed in every race of the Warwick Pentath-run to date and is our seriously under paid PR agent. As Theresa will happily tell you if you have not yet experienced the Warwick Pentath-run.. You should try the Warwick Pentath-run.. Once trialed once, you will keep coming back...
The five races of the Warwick Pentath-Run are all held within the shire of Warwick, two hours south-west of Brisbane, along the Cunningham Highway. The "Hub" of this event is the Warwick Indoor & Recreation and Aquatic Centre (WIRAC). Click here for maps on how to get to Warwick.
Warwick is a thriving regional centre where majestic sandstone buildings, grand homestead and colonial cottages merge gracefully with contemporary living. Warwick is famous for its variety of Horsepower events and in years to come we hope, for its "Pentath-Run".
For more information about Warwick and surrounds visit :
MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDARS:- 23-24 May, 2009 - Event Date Confirmed
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