2024 Hatea Grand Prix – Event 2 Results

Event 2 of the 2024 Hatea Grand Prix in Tikipunga saw 49 participants take on the 5-kilometer trail once again. The race featured a mix of runners across different age groups, showcasing their speed and endurance in hot conditions.

Dwayne Collecutt emerged as the overall winner, finishing with an impressive time of 18 minutes and 13 seconds, closely followed by Sam Rout and Allan Staite, who secured the second and third positions, respectively. These top finishers demonstrated exceptional performance in the male 0-49 age group.

In the male 50+ age category, Steve Cowan claimed the sixth position with a commendable time of 20 minutes and 39 seconds, while Hannah Thompson and Bree Monaghan showcased their prowess in the female 0-49 age group, securing the 12th and 13th positions, respectively.

Despite his absence in race management, Stuart Blake managed to secure the eighth position in the male 0-49 age group. Notably, Kirsten had to withdraw from the race midway to attend to other responsibilities.

The post race chat featured friendly banter and camaraderie among participants, with some humorous exchanges noted between Dennis, Maria, and Mark.

The event’s success was attributed to the dedication of volunteers, including Martin, Maria, Mal, Lea, and Debbie, as acknowledged by race director Dennis. Their efforts ensured the smooth execution of the race, contributing to the inclusive and welcoming atmosphere enjoyed by all participants.

Overall, event 2 of the Hatea Grand Prix showcased the passion and camaraderie of Whangarei’s running community, highlighting the spirit of friendly competition and support among participants of all ages.

The wonderful prose above has been generated by ChatGPT based on some post race comments made by club members in the Messenger chat group. It’s remarkable how PC it was about Kirsten’s demise in the race!

It’s worth noting, the feature image for this blog post wasn’t a suitable aspect ratio for social media, so I use AI to generatively fill the space either side of the original image… it’s tough to tell it’s not the original image!

ChatGPT Points Analysis

Male 0-49:

• Allan Staite maintained his lead with a total of 37 points, followed closely by Shaun Sansom with 28 points.
• Dwayne Collecutt, the winner of Event 2, entered the rankings in third place with 20 points, showcasing a significant improvement.
• Stuart Blake and Matt Dyer share the fourth position with 19 points each, indicating consistency in their performance across both events.

Male 50+:

• Steve Cowan continues to dominate the category with an impressive total of 45 points.
• Hans Schutte maintains his second position with 25 points, while Steve Fairley follows closely in third place with 21 points.
• Notable improvements are seen in Mark Lewry and Phil Butler, who both moved up to the top 10 in this age group after Event 2.

Women 0-49:

• Hannah Thompson maintains her lead with a total of 45 points, demonstrating her consistent performance across both events.
• Liz Cullen and Kate Bajczyk hold onto their second and third positions, respectively, with 27 and 25 points.
• Bree Monaghan enters the rankings in fourth place after Event 2, showcasing a strong performance in the latest race.

Women 50+:

• Dianne Zucchetto emerges as the leader in this category with 37 points, surpassing Kirsten Blake, who drops to third place with 20 points.
• Judith Bradshaw maintains her second position with 27 points, while Gillian Trass and Dori Gillming follow closely with 19 and 17 points, respectively.

Junior U15:

• Edee Blake remains at the top with 40 points, while Maisey Easterbrook maintains her second position with 35 points.

Overall, the results highlight the consistent performance of some participants across both events, as well as notable improvements and changes in rankings after Event 2. The competition remains fierce across all age groups, showcasing the dedication and talent of the participants in the Hatea Grand Prix.

Overall Finishing Positions

Hatea Grand Prix Series Standings After Race 2

Women’s 50+

Men’s 50+

Juniors (U15)