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Shepparton Running Festival returns with a bang after three-year hiatus

By Liam Nash

Aug 30, 2023

Pure relief: Shepparton’s Vic Bovalino at the finish line. Photo by Megan Fisher

For the first time since 2019 runners flocked to Victoria Park Lake to partake in the Shepparton Running Festival.

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The event was back by popular demand, having hundreds of athletes from near and far traverse the flat courses along the Goulburn and Broken rivers in the 2km, 5km, 10km runs and the half and full marathons.

In Sunday’s main event Levi Hauwert was first to cross the line, finishing the marathon in a blistering time of 2.37:17.

Christy Lambert was the fastest female after completing the race in a little less than three hours.

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All smiles: Nikki Alvey, Ali Parris and Sharon Hughes. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Pushing through: Jo Riley. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Done and dusted: Francesco Laface and Rui Pacquing. Photo by Megan Fisher

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High fives all round: Shaun Blamire and Wai Ling Liong finish together and celebrate. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Finishing the job: Bonnie Mauel. Photo by Megan Fisher

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On the home stretch: Francesco Laface. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Cruising in: Levi Hauwert running across the finish line. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Doing their bit: Ndakaya and Illuka Thorpe, Leila and Maya Burbidge handing out the medals. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Trundling along: Rosie Burgess. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Runner’s high: Wai Ling Liong coming up to the finish line. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Here’s the proof: Kate Dekleuver. Photo by Megan Fisher

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Happy days: Vic Bovalino hugs his kids after finishing. Photo by Megan Fisher

News photographer Megan Fisher was on hand to snap the event.

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