Written by Hew Colless.
In an exciting new event on the Batemans Bay foreshore, the Bay to Bridge Running Festival attracted close to 300 runners of all ages and abilities on Sunday, plus family and friends.
The new run takes in a scenic journey starting on the beautiful Batemans Bay waterfront, across the recently opened Clyde River Bridge - taking in the stunning views of the Clyde River and Batemans Bay both ways - and continuing along the picturesque foreshore.
The event is perfect for seasoned runners and running enthusiasts alike. Bay to Bridge offers something for everyone with distances from 2km, 5km, 10km and up to a half marathon. It’s an exciting opportunity for runners to be part of this historic inaugural occasion.
For a number of athletes it also doubled up as a recovery run from their hit-out at the Batemans Bay Triathlon Festival the day before, in Tomakin.
In the longest distance – the half marathon, line honours was taken out by Kate Ahern in the women’s category with a finishing time of 1:36:11, and in the male category Allan Whatmough finishing with a time of 1:19:24.
Bay to Bridge Running Festival will be held on the Sunday following the Batemans Bay Triathlon, in March each year. Competitor photos are available from GeoSnapShot and race results through Multisport Australia.
For more information visit the Elite Energy website at eliteenergy.com.au
Photos: Bruce Chapman/Geosnapshot
