The fifth of seven Frontrunner events attracted 259 competitors, who could choose either a 5km or 10km run.
Mr Bailey said the monthly event had proven popular over winter, where there were fewer other events. It attracted mostly runners from the Wakatipu and neighbouring districts.
The final event in November, which would be supplemented with a half-marathon, had received registrations from throughout the country.
"Jack's Point is a spectacular setting for the event, and many come back for more of the competitions," he said.
A total prize pool of $30,000 would also have attracted many to compete, along with the special spot prize of an adventure trip to Peru, to be drawn from those who had competed in at least four out of the seven events.
The winners:
• 5km, men: Andy Town, 22min 7sec, 1; Mark Wilson, 23min 55sec, 2; Dave Mack, 24min 18sec, 3.
• 5km, women: Yvonne McDonald, 26min 17sec, 1; Regina Manaf, 26min 59sec, 2; Liz Simpson, 31min 3sec, 3.
• 5km, junior boys: Dylan O'Connor, 26min 6sec, 1.
• 5km, junior girls: Bella Fraser, 32min 8sec, 1.
• 10km, men: Aluan Williams, 34min 35sec, 1; David Keith, 35min 10sec, 2; Chris Hankin, 41min 58sec, 3.
• 10km, women: Evelyn Coombes, 41min 47sec, 1; Ailsa Rolloston, 44min 37sec, 2; Lucy Fullerton, 46min 25sec, 3.
• 10km, junior boys: Tom Finlay, 53min 19sec, 1.
