30 July 2019
Runners from across the world descended on Blacktown for
the Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival on Sunday, 28
July.
Marathon runners from across Australia, Great Britain, Hong
Kong and the Unites States were eager to pound the
motorway in one the world’s most unique running circuits.
Blacktown City Mayor Stephen Bali MP congratulated the
winners who ranged from well-trained athletes to children
taking part in their first run.
“Congratulations to everyone, young and old, athletes,
families and kids who enrolled to take part in one of the five
races held during the Westlink M7 Blacktown Running
Festival,” Mayor Bali said.
Victorian Olympian Liam Adams from Moonee Ponds made
it back-to-back wins when he took out the Westlink M7
Men’s Marathon in a time of 2.21.10, just 8 seconds slower
than his time last year.
Charlotte Wilson, also from Moonee Ponds, Victoria,
returned this year and improved her time taking out first
place in the Women’s Marathon in a time of 2:58:40.
“It was a pleasure to be among all these amazing athletes
and watch community members make the most out of this
wonderful event,” Mayor Bali said.
More than a thousand people took part in the various runs.
“Once again this Festival was a hit among the Blacktown
From Left: Councillor Kathie Collins, Westlink M7 community
specialist Tracey Baker, Marathon winners, Charlotte Wilson
and Liam Adams, Blacktown City Council Mayor Stephen |
community and beyond,” Mayor Bali said.
“The Blacktown Running Festival is one of the few traffic-free marathons in Australia, meaning runners have a smooth running event without having to worry about kerbs, gutters or traffic.
“It also means that motorists are not inconvenienced by road closures.”
| More than a thousand people took part in the various runs at the Westlink M7 Blacktown Running Festival. |
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