More than 11,000 runners hit the roads on Sunday, June 15, for the annual Bay to Bay Running Festival, a major fixture on the Central Coast’s sporting calendar.
From elite marathoners to first-time 5km participants, the event brought out strong performances and plenty of local pride.
Runners competed across four distances: a full marathon, half marathon (21.1km), 12km, and 5km, with conditions cool and clear along the scenic coastal route.
In the marathon, James Asquith took top honours in the men’s race, finishing in 2:43:19.
On the women’s side, Anna Heath dominated the field with a time of 3:01:51.
The half marathon saw Luke Babic break the tape in 1:09:47, while Sara Levett was the first woman to finish, clocking in at 1:23:00.
Over 12km, Leo Peterson led the men with a 37:55 finish. Lauren Reid was the fastest woman in the category, finishing in 43 minutes flat.
In the 5km, speed was the name of the game.
Elye Dent claimed the men’s win with a lightning-fast 14:34, and Maia Abell crossed the line as the top woman in 17:20.
Organisers, praised the strong turnout and competitive spirit, calling it one of the festival’s most successful years yet. Full results are available through MultiSport Australia.
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