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Latest Results from Central Coast Running Events This Week
Runners logged competitive times across multiple fitness events held in the region between July 6 and July 11.
How we reported this
More than 280 runners finished the Central Coast 10K Challenge on July 11 along the Gosford Waterfront path.
The result matters now because local clubs have shifted focus to shorter weekly races after the June long-course events wrapped up. Participation numbers have climbed steadily since the new year, with clubs reporting consistent growth in entries for these mid-week and weekend fixtures.
Standout times at two key venues
Central Coast Athletics Association members gathered at The Entrance boardwalk on July 9 for a 5K time trial. Eighteen athletes beat their personal bests on the flat 3.1-mile loop. The same group will return to Wyong Sportsground next month for a scheduled 3K handicap series.
At Terrigal Beach on July 10, the weekly parkrun drew 312 finishers. The fastest male clocked 17 minutes 42 seconds while the leading female crossed in 20 minutes 11 seconds. Organisers noted the course remained dry despite overnight showers.
Numbers and next steps
Entry fees for the 10K Challenge stayed at 28 dollars per runner, with 42 percent of participants aged between 35 and 49. Average finish time for the field sat at 54 minutes 18 seconds, down 47 seconds from the same event last July.
Registration for the July 18 5K time trial at The Entrance opens tomorrow at 9am through the Central Coast Athletics Association website. Runners are advised to sign up early because the cap is set at 200 places.