Lake Glenbawn was the location of an energetic challenge for athletes who enjoy multi-sport events on Saturday.
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A group of about 30 people, including some local Upper Hunter residents, took part in the Twin Peaks Challenge VI to raise funds for the Tamworth based Ronald McDonald House.
The weather was perfect for endurance competition - nice and cool but without wind - so the run, cycle and kayak were completed in pleasant conditions.
Athletes assembled at the oval at the dam to take off on the five stages of the event, which included a four kilometre run along the dam wall, a 15 kilometre bike ride through the paddocks and along cattle tracks, a five kilometre kayak across the dam, a second 14 kilometre mountain bike ride and a six kilometre look out run to complete the challenge.
Apart from the physical aspect of the event, the real importance was on the fundraising aspect, as that is why it was first invented six years ago.
The Twin Peaks Challenge is an excellent way to physically challenge yourself while also raising funds for a very important cause.
Since its inception, the event has grown from strength to strength raising more than $160,000 for the cause.
This year’s tally sits at $15,000, however donations are still being accepted until the end of next month.
The fastest time recorded on Saturday was 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Organiser Peter Manning said it was great to see people travel to Glenbawn Dam for the event as this was the first one to be held there, having previously held the challenge at Keepit Dam.
Manning said he hoped all the competitors had a good time and come back next year, as they plan to hold it at Glenbawn again next year.
“We were fortunate to gain permission to cross the dam wall, which was very exciting as we were the first event to be able to do this.
“The challenge has grown so much as we started out with 10 people and last year we had 66, we just have to build up the numbers down here now,” he said.
Following the adventurous race a presentation was made to the top four fundraisers by Ronald McDonald House Tamworth manager Chris Watson.
Watson said the first challenge is the race but the second challenge is the fundraising and the Twin Peaks Challenge is the single largest fundraiser for the Tamworth house.
He congratulated all the participants on their efforts and thanked all the volunteers for their support.
People can still donate to the cause online at www.centauroutdoorevents.com.au/twin-peak-challenge