A Triumphant Day at the 2025 Around the Island Relay
A Community Celebration Like No Other
On Sunday 9 November 2025, the scenic roads of Norfolk Island once again came alive for the much-anticipated Around the Island Relay 2025, proudly hosted by Athletics Norfolk Island (ANI). With the start and finish at Gallows Gate, Kingston, participants embraced the challenge of the 25 km course, whether walking or running, solo or as part of a team.
This event continues to shine as a true community affair: nature enthusiasts, athletes, families, volunteers, and supporters gathering to celebrate movement, friendship and island spirit. The morning dawned bright and welcoming, a perfect backdrop for this island-wide relay.
Event Highlights
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The course covered approximately 25 km, featuring a stunning circuit around Norfolk Island’s coastline, cliffsides and verdant roads.
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Walkers began at 6:00 am, followed by runners at 7:15 am with staggered starts and handicaps to level the playing field.
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All ages and fitness levels were welcomed – whether you chose to run the full loop solo or teamed up with friends in a relay format of two, three or six legs.
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A heartfelt thank-you goes to the legion of volunteers, supporters and sponsors who ensured the event ran smoothly, and to photographer Zach from Stuck On A Rock for capturing the magic.
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After the finish, participants and supporters gathered for a well-earned sausage sizzle, refreshments and the prize-giving ceremony, island style.
Congratulations to Our Winners
A huge round of applause to all who took part, walkers, runners, teams and individuals alike. Here are our standout winners:
Best Dressed Team
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Da Boys - $20 ×6 Fitzy’s Farm Vouchers
Walking Team (Handicap)
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1st: TNL - $40 ×6 Foodland Vouchers
Walking Individual (Handicap)
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Victoria Desire - $150 Gas Centre Voucher
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Jenny Donaldson - $100 Paw Paws Pumpshed Voucher
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Bronwen Stewart - $50 Kotees Korner Voucher
Running Team
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Scrambled Legs - $40 ×6 Fenua & Moana Vouchers
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Mamasitas - $30 ×6 The Olive Vouchers
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Team TYSAR - $20 ×6 P & R’s Groceries Vouchers
Running Individual
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Jill King — $150 World Traders Voucher
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Pauly Brown — $100 Homestead Restaurant Voucher
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Amy Parr — $50 Prinke Voucher
First Over the Line (Walking Individual, Male & Female)
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Sam Burridge - $150 Christian Bailey Agencies Voucher
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Arthemis Desire - $150 Pete’s Place Voucher
Well done to each and every finisher, you made the event memorable!
What Makes the Relay Special
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Inclusive & Fun: The event welcomes all participants, whether you’re walking solo or joining teammates to race.
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Island Course & Scenery: Few relays offer such coastal vistas and heritage-rich roads; from Gallows Gate through Kingston and around the island, the scenery inspires.
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Community Spirt: With volunteers, local sponsors and onlookers contributing to the atmosphere, it’s more than a race, it’s a community celebration.
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Friendly Competition: With multiple categories, handicap systems and novelty awards (like Best Dressed), there’s something for everyone.
Next Steps - Stay Connected & Get Involved
Whether you were on the course this year or cheering from the sidelines, we invite you to keep the momentum going with Athletics Norfolk Island.
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Visit our website for upcoming events, news and galleries of the day’s highlights.
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Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to catch more photos from photographer Zach and the full presentation gallery.
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Share your own finish-line selfies, team photos and reflections using the hashtags: #AthleticsNorfolkIsland #AroundIslandRelay #TeamNorfolkIsland #IslandSportStrong #ProudlyPacific
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Keen to join next year? Mark your calendar, recruit your team (or go solo!), and get ready for another unforgettable loop around the island.
Once again, a giant THANK YOU to all the walkers, runners, volunteers, sponsors and supporters who made the 2025 Around the Island Relay such a triumph. See you on the start line next year!