Series #106 – Run 6 – 24 July 2024 – Run No. 636
GENERAL BUSINESS
First, congratulations to Andre BERTON from the Australian Museum Runosaurs who achieved 500 runs this series and to Martin SMITH from State Treasury who reached 400 runs. These are significant milestones showing great commitment and should be commended.
The presentation for series 106 will be held in the Domain on Wednesday, 7th August, at 12:30pm. Team Captains with trophies from last series should arrange handing back the trophies for engraving and presentation to the series 106 winners.
SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
We were very fortunate with the weather for all of series 106, finishing up on another fine day and a slightly better turnout than the previous run. Eight teams broke the 100-point mark, led by The Running Walkers on 184, Macquarie Nomads on 156, Domain Dashers on 137, Macquarie Generals on 123, Commonwealth Bank Harriers 1 on 117, Reserve Bank Magic Milers on 113, and Legal Eagles and Team UBS, both on 112.
Macquarie Nomads take out the overall win, with a margin of 204 points. The total points scored in run 6 was 2967.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 182 | 185 | 191 | 203 | 181 | 156 | 1098 |
| Domain Dashers | 111 | 167 | 194 | 196 | 89 | 137 | 894 |
| Macquarie Generals | 125 | 150 | 165 | 146 | 169 | 123 | 878 |
RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
The Running Walkers took out the knockout trophy, beating Macquarie Nomads, 184 – 156. Reserve Bank Metric Milers beat Transport Trainers, 113 – 71 in the playoff for third and fourth places.
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Legal Eagles top scored with 9 points, followed by a 4-way tie between Reserve Bank Magic Milers, Telstra Tornados, Domain Dashers and The Running Walkers, all with 4.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Legal Eagles | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 44 |
| Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| Australian Museum Runosaurs | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
| Telstra Tornados | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
Philip CONWAY, of IAG Road Runners, was the fastest man with a time of 21.15, and Laura PATERSON, of IA Running Capacity, was fastest woman with 24.05. There were 52 fast runners in run 6, 35 males (14%) and 17 females (22%).
Fastest Men in Run 6
| Philip CONWAY | 21.15 | IAG Road Runners |
| Matt GIBSON | 21.25 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Marcus MILLER | 21.45 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
Fastest Man in Series #106
| Philip CONWAY | 21.15 | IAG Road Runners (runs 2 & 6) |
Fastest Women in Run 6
| Laura PATERSON | 24.05 | IA Running Capacity |
| Cathy LIU | 24.55 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Jacinta MALLON | 26.30 | King & Wood Mallesons |
| Siobhan ROONEY | 26.30 | Macquarie Nomads |
Fastest Woman in Series #106
| Laura PATERSON | 24.05 | IA Running Capacity (run 6) |
THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Best turnout in run 6 goes to Macquarie Nomads with 14, followed by Legal Eagles and The Running Walkers with 13 and, Domain Dashers, Reserve Bank Magic Milers and CFS Cruisers, all with 11. The series title has gone to Macquarie Nomads with 82 points of a possible 90. The total turnout in run 6 was 333 counting runners, 255 males and 78 females.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 82 |
| Domain Dashers | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 77 |
| Macquarie Generals | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 69 |
INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 6.
100 runs: Cathy LIU Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Murray WILSON BT Dominators
400 runs: Martin SMITH State Treasury
500 runs: Andre BERTON Australian Museum Runosaurs
GARRY GOULD MEMORIAL TROPHY
The winner of the Garry Gould Memorial Trophy for the top point scorer in series 106 is Michael COMNINOS of Domain Dashers who scored 134 points.
RON COOMBS MEMORIAL TROPHY
The winner of the Ron Coombs Memorial Trophy for the top point scorer of the opposite sex to the winner of the Garry Gould Memorial Trophy is Sue MAHONY of Domain Dashers with 107 points.
CC AMATIL MOST IMPROVED TEAM
This competition ranks each team’s improvement in three areas over the last two series – point score, team representation and fast runs. As this is an encouragement award for teams who would not otherwise figure in the prize-giving, teams who win one of the other competitions are excluded from winning it.
The Most Improved Team Trophy for series 106 is won by Apra Running Regulators.
POINTSCORE WINNERS BY AGE GROUP
| Age Group | Runner | Points | Team |
| Under 29 | Darcy BOURKE | 105 | The Running Walkers |
| 30 to 34 | Sachin VISHRAM | 125 | Macquarie Generals |
| 35 to 39 | David WICKSTROM | 109 | Macquarie Nomads |
| 40 to 44 | Michael COMNINOS | 134 | Domain Dashers |
| 45 to 54 | Michael JAMES | 133 | Westpac Trotters |
| 55 and over | Clive FLETCHER | 124 | Commonwealth Bank Harriers 1 |
SERIES MILESTONES
Achieved 100 Runs
| Runner | Team | Runs |
| Murray WILSON | BT Dominators | 100 |
| Cathy LIU | Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 100 |
Achieved 200 Runs
None
Achieved 300 Runs
None
Achieved 400 Runs
| Runner | Team | Runs |
| Martin SMITH | State Treasury | 400 |
Achieved 500 Runs
| Runner | Team | Runs |
| Andre BERTON | Australian Museum Runosaurs | 500 |
Achieved 600 Runs
None