Over 4270 competitors took part in the Sun Run on Sydney’s Northern Beaches today from Dee Why Beach in either a 7km or 10km run or aquathon, (run-swim-run) ahead of the Cole Classic tomorrow at Manly Beach.

More than $135,000 was also raised for WIRES and other charities nominated by the entrants.

Mayor Michael Regan congratulated the winners and all who participated. Event ambassadors Sea Eagles legend Steve Menzies, Sydney FC striker Remy Siemsen got participants underway before joining the 7km event.

“It was fantastic to see so many out this morning running competitively or just enjoying spending time with family and friends by taking part in this community fun run,” Mayor Regan said.

“Six months ago it looked like this event, and the iconic Cole Classic, might not be able to proceed. It was fortunate Council and Manly Life Saving Club were able to step in and pick them up so the community could continue to enjoy these popular events on the Northern Beaches.

“Thanks to all the volunteer groups who helped make the event such a success.”

2020 Sun Run Winners

10km Run: Male 

1st - Ben St Lawrence 29:58 

2nd - Mathew Hudson 31:42 

3rd​​​​​​​ - Ben Liddy 31:46 

10km Run: Female

1st - Kate Conlon 36:19

2nd​​​​​​​ - Lexy Gilmour 37:19

3rd​​​​​​​ - Aleisha Wawn 38:12

7km Run: Male

1st​​​​​​​ - Jared West 24:03 

2nd​​​​​​​ - Lachlan Stanfield 24:21 

3rd​​​​​​​ - Brendan Davies 25:25 

7km Run: Female

1st - Megan Tumminello 30:48

2nd - Bronte Oates 31:48

3rd - Skye Sadler 32:01

Aquathon: Male 

1st - Jack Mcphee 37:56 

2nd​​​​​​​ - Keegan Ross 38:03

3rd​​​​​​​ - Luke Jones 39:40

Aquathon: Female

1st - Alana Leabeater 43:48

2nd - Kate Shedden 44:00

3rd - Greta Truscott 45:14