Sport
26 July, 2024
Rail Trail Classic marks 21 year event
The Somerset Rail Trail Classic is now in its 21st year, and took place on July 21.
It’s an event that promotes active and healthy lifestyles with running, walking and cycling events suitable for the whole family.
Events are run along Australia’s longest recreational rail trail – Brisbane Valley Rail Trail.
There were 950 registered participants in 2024 across the 8km run/ walk, 3km run/walk and the 44km bike ride.
Robert Collins and Tamara Carvolth won the 8km run in the male and female categories respectively.
Edward and Trinity Churchill won the male and female 3km run, respectively. Last but not least, Jason Reed and Kirstin Oxlee won the male and female divisions for the 44km bike.
The registration split is 3km– 214, 8km–567 and 44km-169 bike.
Somerset Mayor, Jason Wendt, said the Somerset Rail Trail Classic was a huge event for the Somerset region with participants coming from far and wide.
“It’s fantastic to see so many locals to Somerset coming out to enjoy the great outdoors and people from neighbouring council areas, Brisbane and interstate participating in this iconic event,” he said.
There were some repeat winners from last year’s Somerset Rail Trail Classic including Robert Collins and Tamara Carvolth for the 8km run, Edward Churchill for the 3km run, and Trinity Churchill, who came second in 2023.
Congratulations to everyone who took part!
