Series 111 run 1 newsletter

Series #111 – Run 1 – 4 February 2026 – Run No. 661

GENERAL BUSINESS
Two teams have sadly dropped out of the Corporate Cup for series 111: IA Running Capacity and Liberty Legends, although Liberty Legends do hope to be back for series 112.  There are currently no teams on the waiting list ready to come in, so the series will run with 42 teams rather than 44.

A special mention also for Ross Williams of Australian Museum Runosaurs, who reached the huge milestone of 450 runs in run 1.  Ross started his Corporate Cup career way back in series 3 and is the 19th person to reach this milestone.

SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
It was quite warm for running, although there was a nice cool breeze blowing here and there.  Only four teams broke the 100 point mark, led by Reserve Bank Magic Milers with 133.  They were followed by Reserve Bank Midday Milers on 120, with the two Macquarie teams also breaking 100.  The total points scored in run 1 was 2,027.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 133   133
Reserve Bank Midday Milers 120   120
Macquarie Generals 117   117

RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
The knockout section of the draw saw some close matches, with Commonwealth Bank Harriers 1 edging TAL Trailblazers 31-29, Awesome Midday Pacers beating NRF Road Warriors 36-31 and State Audit beating CFS Cruisers 28-22, while Deloitte Merger Milers were the lowest scoring team to progress in this section, beating PWC Fasttrack 20-10.

Meanwhile in the repechage section, the vagaries of the draw mean that The Running Walkers and King & Wood Mallesons, who played each other and both go through, will meet each other again in round 2. King & Wood Mallesons won in round 1 – can The Running Walkers turn the tables in round 2?

FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
The usual suspects have moved quickly to the front in this competition, with Reserve Bank Magic Milers top scoring with 9 points, followed by Legal Eagles with 6 and Telstra Tornados with 5.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 9   9
Legal Eagles 6   6
Telstra Tornados 5   5

Matt GIBSON of Reserve Bank Magic Milers was fastest man with 21.25, while Eliza DAVIDSON of Macquarie Nomads was fastest woman with 25.00.  There were 41 fast runners in run 1, 29 males (10%) and 12 females (11%).

Fastest Men in Run 1

Matt GIBSON 21.25 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Andrew LEE 22.40 Australian Museum Runosaurs
Sean O’CONNELL 23.45 King & Wood Mallesons

Fastest Women in Run 1

Eliza DAVIDSON 25.00 Macquarie Nomads
Cathy LIU 26.30 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Jess MARNIE 27.00 Reserve Bank Magic Milers

THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Well done to Reserve Bank Midday Milers, who had a perfect turnout of 15 runners, followed by Legal Eagles and MBA Yield Chasers with 14.  The total turnout was 409 counting runners, 298 males and 111 females.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Midday Milers 15   15
Legal Eagles 14   14
MBA Yield Chasers 14   14

INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 1.

50 runs:     Simon GIBBS of Westpac Harriers

450 runs:   Ross WILLIAMS of Australian Museum Runosaurs

 

Series 110 run 6 newsletter

Series #110 – Run 6 – 5 November 2025 – Run No. 660

GENERAL BUSINESS

The presentation for series 110 will be held in the Domain on Wednesday, 19th November, at 12:30pm.  Team Captains with trophies from last series should arrange handing back the trophies for engraving and presentation to the series 110 winners as soon as possible.

SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
Turnout for run 6 was down on run 5 and the second lowest for the series. Seven teams broke the 100-point mark including 2 teams that broke the 200-point mark.  State Treasury take out the overall win, with a margin of forty points. The total points scored in run 6 was 2504.

 

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
State Treasury 136 161 162 166 163 221 1009
Macquarie Generals 120 128 133 177 193 218 969
Westpac Trotters 125 137 100 73 120 103 658

RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
Macquarie Generals took out the knockout trophy, beating Westpac Trotters, 218 – 103. Westpac Harriers beat Sydney Tax Pack, 121 – 40 in the playoff for third and fourth places.

Champions           Macquarie Generals

Runners Up          Westpac Trotters

Third Place           Westpac Harriers

Fourth Place         Sydney Tax Pack

FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Reserve Bank Magic Milers and Legal Eagles top scored with 5 points each, followed by a tie between Telstra Tornados, and Westpac Harriers on 4. Reserve Bank Magic Milers also took out top position for the series.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 9 7 8 9 9 5 47
Legal Eagles 5 3 5 5 5 5 28
Australian Museum Runosaurs 4 4 2 3 4 3 20

Thomas SWART of 5 Minnett KMs was the fastest man with a time of 23.10, and Eliza DAVIDSON of Macquarie Nomads was the fastest woman with 24:15. There were 47 fast runners in run 6, 35 males (13%) and 12 females (14%).

Fastest Men in Run 6

Thomas SWART 23.10 5 Minnett KMs
Jarvis RYAN 23.15 Policy on the Run
Brendan KRONE 23.30 Telstra Tornados

Fastest Man in Series #110

Callan WINDSOR                20.45      Reserve Bank Magic Milers    (Run 4)

Fastest Women in Run 6

Eliza DAVIDSON 24.15 Macquarie Nomads
Jacinta MALLON 26.30 King & Wood Mallesons
Marta BEER 26.40 Reserve Bank Magic Milers

Fastest Woman in Series #110

Eliza DAVIDSON                 23.20      Macquarie Nomads   (Run 3)

THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Best turnout in run 6 goes to State Treasury with a score of 14, followed by ASX Xtraordinaries, Domain Dashers, Westpac Harriers and 5 Minnett KMs on 12. Reserve Bank Magic Milers and State Treasury tied for first place on 71 points, out of a possible 90. The total turnout in run 6 was 356 counting runners, 272 males and 84 females.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 11 13 13 12 14 8 71
State Treasury 8 13 13 12 11 14 71
Macquarie Nomads 9 13 14 9 13 11 69
Reserve Bank Metric Milers 9 13 13 11 12 11 69

INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 6.

50 runs:

Toby COWLING      Jarden RBC Stride Tribe

James PAUL           Liberty Legends

Peter CARROLL       Westpac Harriers

 150 runs:

Jane PERRETT        Westpac Trotters

GARRY GOULD MEMORIAL TROPHY

The winner of the Garry Gould Memorial Trophy for the top point scorer in series 110 is Sarah DICK from Team UBS, who scored 141 points.

RON COOMBS MEMORIAL TROPHY

The winner of the Ron Coombs Memorial Trophy for the top point scorer of the opposite sex to the winner of the Garry Gould Memorial Trophy is Samuel WHEATLEY of State Treasury with 133 points.

CC AMATIL MOST IMPROVED TEAM

This competition ranks each team’s improvement in three areas over the last two series – point score, team representation and fast runs. As this is an encouragement award for teams who would not otherwise figure in the prize-giving, teams who win one of the other competitions are excluded from winning it.

The Most Improved Team Trophy for series 110 is won by Sydney Tax Pack.

POINTSCORE WINNERS BY AGE GROUP

Age Group       Runner                                     Points              Team

Age Group Runner Points Team
Under 29 Hamish KLEMP 97 Macquarie Generals
30 to 34 Josh MILNER 110 State Treasury
35 to 39 Samuel WHEATLEY 133 State Treasury
40 to 44 Deepak SIKKA 117 ANZ Incredibles
45 to 54 Sarah DICK 141 Team UBS
55 and over Shaun ANDERSON

Russell GRIPPER

121

121

ANZ Incredibles

Macquarie Generals

SERIES MILESTONES

Runner                          Team

Achieved 100 Runs

Robert WILDIG              Legal Eagles

Jeremy GAPPER             Reserve Bank Midday Milers

Achieved 200 Runs

None

Achieved 300 Runs

None

Achieved 400 Runs

Chris HORNE                  Macquarie Nomads

John MURRAY                 Reserve Bank Metric Milers

Achieved 500 Runs

None

Achieved 600 Runs

None

 

Series 110 run 5 newsletter

Series #110 – Run 5 – 15 October 2025 – Run No. 659

GENERAL BUSINESS
First, congratulations to Chris Horne from the Macquarie Nomads for completing 400 runs in run 5. This accomplishment represents a significant milestone and demonstrates remarkable dedication worthy of recognition.

Also, please note there is a 3-week gap to run 6 which occurs on the 5th of November.

SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY

As the year progresses, temperatures continue to rise, with the fifth run held under sunny and notably warmer conditions. However, as always, a good day for a run.  Turnout for run 5 was 370 runners, again slightly down on the previous run with only 4 teams scoring over 100 points, with Macquarie Generals again top scoring with a high score for the series so far:

Macquarie Generals              193

State Treasury                     163

Westpac Harriers                  121

Westpac Trotters                  120

 

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
State Treasury 136 161 162 166 163 788
Macquarie Generals 120 128 133 177 193 751
Westpac Trotters 125 137 100 73 120 555

 

RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY

There was only one high scoring contest this round, where Macquarie Generals defeated Westpac Harriers 193-121, while in the other match Westpac Trotters defeated Sydney Tax Pack 120-70.

The final matches will be as follows:

Final

Macquarie Generals        v          Westpac Trotters

Third v fourth playoff

Westpac Harriers            v          Sydney Tax Pack

FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Reserve Bank Magic Milers top scored with 9 points, followed by Legal Eagles with 5 points and Australian Museum Runosaurs on 4 points.

 

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 9 7 8 9 9 42
Legal Eagles 5 3 5 5 5 23
Australian Museum Runosaurs 4 4 2 3 4 17

Matt GIBSON, of Reserve Bank Magic Milers, was the fastest man with a time of 21.30, and Avital ZHARIA of BT Dominators was, for the first time, the fastest woman with 25.45.  There were 37 fast runners in run 5, 30 males (11%) and 7 females (8%).

Fastest Men in Run 5

Matt GIBSON 21.30 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Andrew LEE 23.20 Australian Museum Runosaurs
Sean O’CONNELL 23.50 King & Wood Mallesons

Fastest Women in Run 5

Avital ZHARIA 25.45 BT Dominators
Marta BEER 27.45 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Thea BLYTH 28.15 Westpac Harriers

THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Despite the overall lower turnout, 7 teams scored quite highly.

Best turnout in run 5 goes to Reserve Bank Magic Milers and Legal Eagles on 14 points, with Macquarie Nomads and Reserve Bank Midday Milers following on 13 points. This has shaken up the top 3 resulting in a tight competition for run 6.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 11 13 13 12 14 63
Macquarie Nomads 9 13 14 9 13 58
Reserve Bank Metric Milers 9 13 13 11 12 58
Legal Eagles 9 9 13 12 14 57
State Treasury 8 13 13 12 11 57

INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 5.

 

50 Runs

Jesse HANNA                  Policy on the Run

Michael WATSON            The Running Walkers

 

100 Runs

Robert WILDIG              Legal Eagles

Jeremy GAPPER             Reserve Bank Midday Milers

 

150 Runs

Lucy RIDING                   Domain Dashers

Richard YANG                Westpac Trotters

 

400 Runs

Chris HORNE                   Macquarie Nomads

Series 110 run 4 newsletter

Series #110 – Run 4 – 1 October 2025 – Run No. 658

GENERAL BUSINESS
Just a couple of general reminders to keep in mind.

  1. Running on the Road

Running on the road is only permitted crossing the small side road immediately beyond the expressway bridge. At all other points, running on the road is expressly prohibited. Should you encounter congestion on the footpath, please reduce your pace and pass safely; do not use the road as an alternative route. Adherence to this guideline is required as part of our agreement with the RBG, and any violation may jeopardise the continuation of our event.

  1. Hazardous Areas on the Course

When returning around Mrs Macquarie’s Point, please be aware of a tree root that has slightly raised the tarmac, creating a potential trip hazard. While many runners proceed without incident, there have been reports of stumbles and occasional falls, so extra caution is advised.

Additionally, exercise care on the steps descending from the middle path to Mrs Macquarie’s Point. These steps vary in tread and depth, and there have been serious falls in previous series. Please navigate these areas with particular attention.

SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
Weather for run 4 was sunny and very warm. We could expect similar weather for the last 2 runs of the year so remember to use sunscreen and keep hydrated. However, as always, a good day for a run.  Turnout for run 4 was 381 runners, again slightly down on the previous run with only 4 teams scoring 100 points or over, with Macquarie Generals top scoring:

Macquarie Generals              177

State Treasury                     166

Reserve Bank Magic Milers    115

Rabobank Grasshoppers        104

 

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
State Treasury 136 161 162 166 625
Macquarie Generals 120 128 133 177 558
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 130 105 103 115 453

 

RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY

Following the release of the run 3 results, we were advised that one of the runners for Australian Museum Runosaurs had issues and did not complete the full course.  The results were recalculated with the effect that Reserve Bank Midday Milers won their match in the Knockout and proceeded to round 4.  There were no other significant changes to the results.

 

There was only one high scoring contest this round, which had very high scores.

 

Macquarie Generals, 177 defeated State Treasury, 166

 

The remaining scores were:

 

Westpac Harriers defeated Reserve Bank Midday Milers 93-15

Westpac Trotters defeated Jarden RBC Stride Tribe 73-55

Sydney Tax Pack defeated TAL Trailblazers, 52-44

 

The following teams have progressed to round 5.

 

Macquarie Generals        v          Westpac Harriers

Westpac Trotters            v          Sydney Tax Pack

 

FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Reserve Bank Magic Milers top scored with 9 points, followed by Legal Eagles with 5 points and Telstra Tornados on 4 points.

 

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 9 7 8 9 33
Legal Eagles 5 3 5 5 18
Telstra Tornados 3 3 4 4 14

Callan WINDSOR of Reserve Bank Magic Milers was again the fastest man with a time of 20.45, and Eliza DAVIDSON of Macquarie Nomads again the fastest woman with 23.55.  There were 41 fast runners in run 4, 34 males (12%) and 7 females (8%).

Fastest Men in Run 4

Callan WINDSOR 20.45 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Ryan SPARKS 23.15 CFS Cruisers
Brendan KRONE 23.35 Telstra Tornados

Fastest Women in Run 4

Eliza DAVIDSON 23.55 Macquarie Nomads
Jacinta MALLON 27.10 King & Wood Mallesons
Marta BEER 27.30 Reserve Bank Magic Milers

THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Despite the overall lower turnout, 12 teams scored quite highly.

Best turnout in run 4 goes to Reserve Bank Magic Milers, State Treasury, Legal Eagles, Apra Running Regulators and Transport Trainers all on 12, followed by 7 teams on 11.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 11 13 13 12 49
Reserve Bank Metric Milers 9 13 13 11 46
State Treasury 8 13 13 12 46

INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 4.

 50 Runs

Sam SMITH                The Running Walkers

150 Runs

Peter YELDHAM           King & Wood Mallesons

250 Runs

Grahame HAGER         Sydney Tax Pack

Series 110 run 3 newsletter

Series #110 – Run 3 – 17 September 2025 – Run No. 657

GENERAL BUSINESS
First, congratulations to John Murray of Reserve Bank Metric Milers for completing 400 runs in run 3. This accomplishment represents a significant milestone and demonstrates remarkable dedication worthy of recognition.

Secondly, a general reminder that water is no longer provided under the current set-up arrangements. A bubbler is available close to the finish mats if required.

SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
Weather for run 3 was warm and sunny, overall, a good day. Turnout for run 3 was 388 runners, slightly down on the previous run and only 4 teams scored 100 or over points, including State Treasury with another very high score:

State Treasury                          162

Macquarie Generals                   133

Reserve Bank Magic Milers         103

Westpac Trotters                       100

 

causing only a slight rearrangement of the top 3.

 

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
State Treasury 136 161 162 459
Macquarie Generals 120 128 133 381
Westpac Trotters 125 137 100 362

RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY

There were no high scoring contests this round.

 

State Treasury defeated Macquarie Nomads 162-93

Macquarie Generals defeated Policy on the Run and Reserve Bank Metric Milers 133-54-46

Australian Museum Runosaurs defeated Reserve Bank Midday Milers 48-47

Westpac Harriers defeated BNP Flyers 82-56

Jarden RBC Stride Tribe defeated King & Wood Mallesons 71-58

Westpac Trotters defeated ANZ Incredibles 100-56

Sydney Tax Pack defeated Awesome Midday Pacers 22-14

TAL Trailblazers defeated RunSM 22-7

 

The following teams have progressed to round 4.

State Treasury                                    v        Macquarie Generals

Australian Museum Runosaurs              v        Westpac Harriers

Jarden RBC Stride Tribe                       v        Westpac Trotters

Sydney Tax Pack                                v        TAL Trailblazers

 

FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Reserve Bank Magic Milers top scored with 8 points, followed by Legal Eagles with 5 points and Telstra Tornados and Westpac Harriers tying on 4 points.

 

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 9 7 8 24
Legal Eagles 5 3 5 13
Australian Museum Runosaurs 4 4 2 10
Telstra Tornados 3 3 4 10

Callan WINDSOR, of Reserve Bank Magic Milers, was the fastest man with a time of 20.55, and Eliza DAVIDSON, of Macquarie Nomads, the fastest woman with 23.20.  There were 38 fast runners in run 3, 27 males (9%) and 11 females (11%).

Fastest Men in Run 3

Callan WINDSOR 20.55 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Matt GIBSON 22.05 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Brendan KRONE 24.00 Telstra Tornados

Fastest Women in Run 3

Eliza DAVIDSON 23.20 Macquarie Nomads
Marta BEER 27.05 Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Sue MAHONY 27.25 Domain Dashers

THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Best turnout in run 3 goes to Macquarie Nomads with 14, followed by Reserve Bank Magic Milers, Reserve Bank Metric Milers, State Treasury and Legal Eagles, all on 13.

Team Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Run 5 Run 6 Total
Reserve Bank Magic Milers 11 13 13 37
Macquarie Nomads 9 13 14 36
Reserve Bank Metric Milers 9 13 13 35

INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 3.

 50 Runs

Matt CLIFFORD         Apra Running Regulators

 150 Runs

Nathan HACKETT      CFS Cruisers

 400 Runs

John MURRAY           Reserve Bank Metric Milers