Amongst the 30,000 people were some Kodak employees, Kylie Elphinstone, Renzo Di Ciocco and Tim Harman took part in the run. Tim and Renzo ran the 14km options while Kylie did well to finish the 5km option after suffering injuries leading up to the run.
The race was on between Tim and Renzo from the start. They were lined up together at the start. As the gun went they both took off. They entered the tunnel together, the pace was fast. They both came out of the tunnel a lot slower, with Renzo in the lead.
After coming out of the tunnel Tim stopped for a drink and a toilet stop at the 6km mark, just before climbing up the Bolti Bridge.
Both men were still feeling strong as they climbed up and over the Bolti Bridge and down the other side before running past the Docklands.
Renzo had a healthy lead as they ran along South Bank but Tim was starting to feel better and starting picking up the pace.
As it turned out Renzo's lead was enough for him to stay ahead of Tim. He finished just under 2 minutes ahead of Tim.
Both men are looking forward to the next “fun run” in October, which will be the half Melbourne Marathon. Renzo has already started training!
