Adam Evans led a field of 55 participants home last Saturday in the 379th edition of the Lakes Entrance Parkrun along the Esplanade.
Evans crossed the finish line in a time of 20 minutes and six seconds to take overall honours, while Mia Calleja was the first female finisher home in 22.08.
The weekly five-kilometre run and walk attracted 11 first-timers to the course, with five participants recording personal best times.
Among those posting new personal benchmarks was recent East Gippsland Football Netball League thirds best and fairest winner Thomas Graham (23.30), along with Bec Voss (26.07), Nikhil Jeetah (27.34), Ben Calleja (27.50), Michelle Barclay (33.15), and Rosie Sawyer (40.43).
The field featured representatives from several athletic and social groups, including Lakes and District Runners, Southern Peninsula Sports Club, Northern District AAC, and Team Veteran.
Organised for community members of all fitness levels, the free weekly event departs from the rotunda at Memorial Park every Saturday at 8am.
