Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival

18/04/2026

Meet Adam Scott
AKA
Marathoner
This time one week ago Adam was smashing the course 🏃‍♂️
Sub 3 hour time 🙌
Age 35

What first inspired you to start running long distances?

It started as more as a challenge for myself and owing it to myself to run long distances. Each day its about being not only able to be as fit as i can be but its about being healthy and more present for people. It’s certainly changed my life with over a decade long.

How do you pace yourself over the course of a marathon?

For me the best way to pace myself to a marathon is to never overthink what pace you should do. As a matter of fact the less you think the better you will be. Focus on running with a group, always keep and eye out on nutrition and constantly keep an eye on how you’re feeling.

What has running taught you about yourself?

Running has made me learn so much about myself. I’ve learned on how my grit and commitment i can give myself if i invest in myself. Being fit and a healthy athlete not only promotes how strong i can be but also its about how mentally strong i can be too.

How do you stay motivated over long training cycles?

I have a coach and she writes my program. For me I owe my full attention to what she does for me and her belief in my potential. I do owe her that.

16/04/2026

Meet Daniel Moore
5k advice 🏃‍♂️
Podium Finisher 🥇
First 5k event
28 years old

What is your experiencing of running and why did you choose the 5k to sign up to?

I’ve been running for about a year now. I’m starting my build towards the Sydney marathon, so thought it’d be a great opportunity to test where I’m at over a shorter race. I’ve never done one before, so had no clue where my legs and lung were at and thought there’s only one way to find out. Training is great, but never quite the same as a race, gaining race experience is invaluable, no matter the distance!

At what point did you realize you might place in the top three?

About a day or two before. My coach Luke Burrows, sent me the results from the last two years, and said I had a good chance. It’s one of those things though, you never know until you’re in the moment. So just tried to control what I could and with about 500m to go, had a decent idea I was in contention!

What advice would you give to someone thinking about running their first 5K?

100% do it. You’ll never regret signing up for the race. The sense of accomplishment and happiness you feel afterwards is well worth it. With regards to the race itself - don’t do what I did 😂 slower and aim to negative split. Every race I’ve ever done in negative splits, I’ve really enjoyed and have always performed my best.

What keeps you motivated to push through the tough points?

Honestly, the love of it. Signing up for a race means I always want to put my best foot forward. So when training gets tough, I always have my reason why. During the race - well I guess you’ve signed up to be there, pain is temporary, so sometimes you just have to deal with it and push through. You’ll never regret a race or run, but you’ll definitely regret not doing the race or run, so give it your all.

16/04/2026

Missed out in merch and still would like some!
Come down to the Bunbury Runners Club from 5:30 tonight and grab something special to remember your race by 💫

15/04/2026

Meet Ashleigh Gallo
Age: 37
First time Mum, Runner and Star 🤩
Official Half Marathoner 🏃‍♀️👟

What first inspired you to run a half marathon?

I’ve always dabbled in some running and have done a few shorter fun runs, then last November I did the Women’s Triathlon and enjoyed the challenge. My sister Lee has been trying to get me to do a half for years, she came to support me at the tri and when I was done she said, “you should do a half marathon next” and I thought yeah, I think I will. I need to keep challenging myself and having goals.

How do you balance training with life/ being a new Mum?

Some days/weeks were so hard! Sleep deprivation has been real. I’m still breastfeeding my son overnight and he wakes a lot. So, some mornings I absolutely did not want to go for a run but also knew it was the best thing to do for my mental wellbeing. 40% of my training was done pushing him in the pram, running is good for that, it doesn’t interfere with nap times or anything and you can just go whenever you’re ready. I also have a very supportive husband, and my Mum and sister helped me a lot as well.

What goes through your mind during the hardest kms?

I do get all up in my head when it gets hard and I think I can’t finish, then I have to give myself pep talks. Sometimes I just focus on one km at a time instead of exactly how far I’ve got to go. I’m lucky enough to have done all my long runs and the half marathon with my sister so she kept me going when it got hard too.

What advice would you give to someone running their first half marathon?

Don’t get caught up looking at what pace other people are running at if you follow people on Strava or social media leading up to it.
Personally, I didn’t have a goal time I was hoping to get, my goal was to just finish it. I think if you put too many expectations on yourself it takes away the enjoyment and makes it stressful. You can always work on your time for the next one. The first will always be a PB 😆
Make sure your shorts don’t chaff 😵‍💫
Stay hydrated 💦
Ashleigh Gallo MacLaughlin

14/04/2026

Meet Debra Carver
71 years old
1/2 marathoner
member
Long time volunteer

What inspired you to sign up for your first half marathon?

I am not sure it was something I wanted to do after loosing 20k’s and controlling my type 2 diabeties. It was something I wanted to achieve even though I have never been a runner.

How did you stay motivated on days you didn’t feel like running?

I had a hip injury and a few other hiccups during my training, I was very fortunate to have Sue Penfold as my training partner

Can you describe your experience during the race?

During the race I wasn’t sure I would get through, my family were there supporting me, it was a warm day, Sue kept me going we did it in stages and high fived each time we had reached it and each time we had less go.

What did it feel like crossing the finish line?

I had my family run the last little bit of race they were so encouraging as were friends out on course. I was so happy running through the finish line hopefully I showed enjoyment. I have never really given myself credit I am proud of my myself I did it. 👏 carver

13/04/2026

How proud we are to see such wonderful experiences of our event 🌟 🏃‍♂️

12/04/2026

🎉 You’ve all earned a well-deserved rest! Congratulations to everyone who ran yesterday — what an incredible effort! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

A huge, heartfelt thank you to every participant, spectator, volunteer, and sponsor who made the day so special. Your energy, support, and smiles turned it into something unforgettable 💙

12/04/2026

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Gallery: 3 Waters Running Festival on Faze Photography

12/04/2026

You’ve all been eagerly waiting, your race results are here ⤵️

2026 Bunbury 3 Waters Running Festival, 12/04/2026, Bunbury

11/04/2026

🌿 Acknowledgment of Country The 3 Waters Running Festival acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we run — the Wardandi Noongar people. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples joining us.

May we move forward together in the spirit of reconciliation and shared community. 🖤💛❤️