The Self-Transcendence 10 km & 4 km Fun Run is one of the most well-established events of Canberra's racing calendar. While other events held by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team (such as the Self-Transcendence Triathlon Festival) move through much of Canberra and attract thousands of competitors, the Fun Run has always been a smaller, more intimate race.
That intimacy, much-loved by the running community, looks set to continue- even though the Labour Day Fun Run on October 4 attracted the largest field in the event's history. A total of 162 runners completed the 10 km or 4 km races, enjoying the scenic courses along the north edge of Lake Burley Griffin. Many praised the scenery, admired the perfect spring weather, or waxed lyrical about the free hot breakfast after the race.
In the 10 km race, repeat winner Ben Wisbey added another first-place trophy to his cabinet with a time of 37:06, followed close behind by Andrew Adams (37:10) and Luke O'Neil (37:12). Serena Lewis was the fastest woman, with a time of 44:34, followed by Bronwyn Adams (44:48) and Kerrie Wright (45:31).
The 4 km race was won by Peter Boyle in 14:04, followed by Robert Torley (14:31) and Glen McCarthy (15:37). Lea Edwards (18:16) won the adult females category, with Demelza Corisha (18:42) and Lisa Normandeau (18:59) not far behind.
Mitchell Rennharn (17:14) was the highest-placed under-13 males, and Samantha Bradley (19:09) the highest-placed under-13 female. Of the athletes aged under-17, Kayler Torley took the honours with 17:43.