Drawing a line in the sand - beyond it Pain awaits!

30 seconds!

and they're off - Jason Dick has eyes for the camera

the heart-starter (or heart stopper depending on fitness level)

Blinding start by Brett Johnson sees him first to the transition

Over the first hill of the day - to get out of the carpark! 

The Pain train on Reabold Hill

The Painathlon-way of racing

Josh Randall - not yet out of his trackies

Kinga and Jordan ascending the Bolt

Roger that

Grin from Leah Glass

The Mount pout from Josh Whitehead

Some fool having far too much fun on a 30 degree slope

Josh Randall - eventual champion just heating up

Duncan Marr - two thumbs up and a cheesy grimace before the turnaround

Rob Adams - smooth as you like

Justin Lang charging down

Trisha Lee showing great form in descent

Dan Taborsky freewheeling towards Challenge 5

Paul Oliver punches off, while Jill Royle of team Maid for Pain looks on

The Maids!

Lauren starting the Bridges Run

David Kennedy strides the back half of No.5

Josh working his way through the field

Leah Glass, leading the half females and most of the guys aswell!

Team PATathlon going steady (Alistair running, Trevor riding support)

Josh takes off at Painultimate

Michael Carroll in hot pursuit of the leader

Team Woop-Woop's Peter Glorie taking in the sights of Mount Not-So-Pleasant

Transition at No.9

Dan Taborsky arrives at Painultimate

Josh approaching Canning Bridge

Dan cooling off

There's no easy way up!

The final punch and the finish awaits

Up Cliff St

..and across the line in an incredible 8hr 38 mins 14 seconds.  Congratulations!!

Woop-Woop take out the Team Painathlon in fine style in 8hrs 44 min 31sec

Brett Johnson coming up and about to take 7th in the Solo

Carroll, glad to be finished for this year!

Dave Kennedy spies the final punch with assistance from the Pain Marshalls.

Even after 4 years, we can't wipe the smile off Mareks face.  He takes another worthy 5th place.

Team 2 not far to go.

Team Maid for Pain through the finishing tape!