Almost 1,600 people on Sunday took part in the fun but competitive 26th annual Campbelltown City Challenge Walk around the picturesque Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.
Competitors took part in the 6km fun walk and the 11km endurance walk, with the fastest walkers clocking in at 32 minutes and 52 seconds, and 58 minutes and 27 seconds, respectively.
There were 12 different age divisions, four team categories – primary school, secondary school, corporate and open – and the non-competitive wheelchair category.
One of the participants was the mayor of Campbelltown, Councillor George Brticevic.
Speaking after the event, he congratulated all who participated in the event.
“Campbelltown City Council is very pleased to have hosted another successful Campbelltown City Challenge Walk,” he said.
“Not surprisingly, it is one of our city’s most popular events, allowing people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to join together to enjoy a fun, safe and inexpensive form of exercise.
“The event is as much about spending time with family and friends, and enjoying our city’s wonderful community spirit, as it is about good health.
“It’s also a great opportunity to explore the beautiful grounds of the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.”
2017 WINNERS SNAPSHOT
6km Male
1. Davor Zailac
2. Nathan Bartolo
3. Terry Lee
6km Female
1. Breanna Cunningham
2. Kathleen Eagar
3. Jessica Rocchetto
11km Male
1. Steven Washburn
2. James Supel
3. Dennis Sweetman
11km Female
1. Cheryl Webb
2. Melissa Lee
3. Belinda Molnar
6km Teams – Primary School
1. Currans Hill Public School
2. Narellan Vale Public School
3. St Clare’s Narellan Vale Primary School
Secondary School
1. Elizabeth Macarthur High School
2. JT Walkers (John Therry High School)
Corporate
1. Aquafit Fitness and Leisure
2. Masterclass
3. Ready Set Toned
Open
1. Wiseberrians
2. Shane’s Crew
3. The Cystic Fibrosis Team
11km Teams – Corporate
1. Bodywar Outdoor Group Fitness
2. Aquafit Fitness and Leisure
3. Fitness 2 Suit U
Open
1. Shane’s Crew
2. Forbes
3. Scrambled Legs
Largest 6km Team
Aquafit
Largest 11km Team
Bodywar Outdoor Group Fitness
♦ For the full results go online here.
