Race Report: Over 900 fleet footed youngsters and their parents take on the Gold Coast Bulletin 2km Junior Dash.

In the Gold Coast Bulletin 2km Junior Dash young speedster Judah Magarey (6:35) made it two wins in a row for the first time in this event since Matthew Lowe’s 2016-2017 double while cross country specialist Ava Gard took the girl’s crown in 7:29.

Over 900 youngsters aged between 5 and 10 years of age faced the starter on Saturday morning.

Judah, who aspires to play senior AFL football one day, also won this event at the 2024 Toowoomba Marathon in May.

He said he was justifiably pleased with his effort.

“I’m pretty happy, but it’s just a bit of a shame I didn’t get the record,” Judah said. “The crowd just erupts when you run by, and I think that’s why I’m back for my third time.

“I just want to run and have fun with it all,” he said.

Ava said she has strong support for her burgeoning running career.

“My dad’s my biggest supporter, he got me started,” she said,

“I started at school cross country, and I’ve won every year since, my main goal is to get to nationals for cross country.

“And my advice to other runners is just have fun, do your best,” she said.