2015 BROOKS PAYCE SUTHERLAND2SURF FUN RUN AND WALK SEES CLOSEST FINISH RESULT ON RECORD

In the whole 44 year history of Brooks PAYCE Sutherland2Surf Fun Run & Walk - this is the closest finish on Record.

Crossing the finishing line in 33 minutes and three seconds and seizing a narrow victory from Matthew Cox with Bryce Coles-Sinclair bringing in a respectable third.

Shire Resident and local Olympian Eloise Wellings, who crossed the finish line in a winning time of 36 minutes 24 seconds. Alexandra Grant and Laura James placing second and third, respectively.

From Dominic Sullivan - at the Finish Line...

PAYCE General Manager, Dominic Sullivan said that it was fantastic to see nearly 6,100 starters turn up on the day given the atrocious weather during the week.

"The wonderful thing about this event is the fun atmosphere and the opportunity for family and friends, children and even toddlers to share the experience and support a good cause," he said.

"Once again the event was extremely well organised from start to finish and everyone associated with the day are to be congratulated for their efforts," Mr Sullivan said.

"And what an exciting finish for the serious contenders, with the leaders neck and neck for much of the race and swapping positions all the way to the finishing line.

Surf Club fundraiser's increasing popularity draws Top Athlete's ...

This year's event was held in cool, comfortable conditions with lots of sunshine, in stark contrast to the weather in the week leading up to the event, the Shire saw its share of bleak, wet and blustery conditions that hit many areas of the state.

This year's 11 kilometre event attracted a number of elite athletes, which included the women's category winner, 2012 Olympian and three times Commonwealth Games athlete, Eloise Wellings; four-times Olympic marathon runner, Steve Moneghetti; and dual Olympian, Ugandan Julias Achon. Although not participating in the event, Olympic track and field star, Jane Flemming was on hand as a guest of PAYCE at the assembly area to help with some warm ups for participants.

PAYCE sets pace of ongoing support for Sutherland 2 Surf - Wanda Surf lifesaving Clubs Major fundraiser's increasing popularity.

After last year supporting the Wanda Surf Life Saving Club as a category sponsor of the annual fundraiser, leading Australian property development company PAYCE was pleased to come on board this year as joint naming sponsor for the 2015 event.

PAYCE Managing Director, Brian Boyd said his company looked forward to continuing a close association with Wanda Surf Life Saving Club and the event in coming years.

"The Sutherland2Surf is firmly entrenched as one of the biggest and most popular community events in the Shire and we are thrilled to be part of this important fundraiser which benefits the surf club and a number of other worthy causes," said Mr Brian Boyd.

Enrich local communities, supporting those that help - Brian Boyd.

"A number of our staff and friends participated in the event last year and again this year and had a great time," Brian Boyd said.

"At PAYCE, we believe in enhancing local communities and supporting those bodies that tirelessly work in bringing communities together and also those that help people in their time of need.

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