On April 2, 1976, a relay competition was held at Stromlo, between four teams of academics, scholars, workshop staff and design office staff. Professor Alex Rodgers was the starter and race official. Although an official record of the competition no longer exists, it is believed that the scholars' team, lead by kiwi Peter Cottrell, came out as the winners. New Zealand's successes in running races continued some four months later at the Montreal Olympics, when John Walker took the gold in the 1500m.
Twenty years after the race, some previously classified snapshots of the race can finally become available to the rest of the world.

The start. Left to right: Bob Shobbrook, Ted Shapinski, Phil Schwartz, John Hart, Alex Rodgers.

John Williams leading the race in front of Harry Hyland.

A very committed Alan Duus launching Sue Williams (PG, nudity).

L to R: Peter Conroy, Adrian Mortimer, Sandra Dabs, Jenny Hinckley, John Norris.

Nick Ellis's dog spoils his master's change-over to Reet Vallak.

Peter Cottrell crossing the finish line, watched by race judge Alex Rodgers and team-mate Ted Shapinski.

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