The Home Hill Harvest Festival’s annual King and Queen of the Hill event returned on Saturday, October 26, drawing determined participants for a thrilling early morning climb up Inkerman Hill.
Starting at 6.30am, runners raced up to the summit lookout, then descended the steep goat track, where the 2024 Harvest Festival Queens were on hand to record finish times.
This year’s event featured four age categories, each with impressive performances. In the Under 12s, Quinn Jones led the girls at 28:01, while Connor claimed victory for the boys with 25:50. In the 13-17 bracket, Grace Ogemeni finished first for the girls at 27:33, and Luke Blacklock clocked a fast 17:42 for the boys.
The 18-35 category saw Jennifer Fotimos lead with 22:15, while Brendan Maltby set a new record with a blazing 16 minutes. For the 35+ group, Naomi Jones took the crown at 23:17, and Robert A. Rama led the men with 17:35.
The King and Queen of the Hill remains a festival highlight, showcasing the community’s athletic spirit and resilience.
Photo credit: Marni Hine
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