Not to be missed running event
RunFest is on again for its eighth year on Sunday, October 13. Organised by the Lions Club of Maleny Blackall Range, the annual event attracts runners from across South East Queensland as well school teams of students and parents. Last year the event attracted more than 240 runners, from the experienced athletes competing in the 21.1km half marathon to primary school students. As well as the half marathon there is a 10km, 5km and 3km run/walk. The route of the half marathon, 10km and 5km events follows the edge of the Blackall Range overlooking the magnificent Glass House Mountains. Past participants have marvelled at the picturesque route and have acknowledged it as the best in South East Queensland. The half marathon challenges athletes who say its undulating route is the best they have run and the most competitive. The shorter events have attracted seasoned athletes as well as school students from various Sunshine Coast schools. There is prize money for the half marathon, 10km and 5km runs totalling $1500, donated by sponsors. The main focus of the 3km run is for primary schools to enter a team to compete for the participation trophy. The school with the most participants wins the trophy to display for the year. There is also a team trophy and prize money for the 10km event for the team with the lowest aggregate times for the first three runners across the line. The event raises funds for the Childhood Cancer Research Foundation, which supports children with cancer and funds research into the disease, which is close to the heart of many families throughout Australia. Research is ongoing and needs support to find a cure for this dreadful disease. This is an event not to be missed and is already well supported by sponsors including the Sunshine Coast Council, ReMax Hinterland, Maleny Realty and Maleny District Sport and Recreation Association. Full details about the event and online registration are available at www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.org.au/projectsmvc or search Maleny RunFest.
Are you ready for this year’s street party?
With so many free activities, great music, lots of food choices and things to see and buy at the Glasshouse Country Street Party, you may need to arrive at 4pm and stay till the end at 9pm just to see and experience everything. This year the street party organisers are excited to have a fabulous laser light show from the main stage sponsored by Beerwah Hotel. Celebrate Glasshouse Country president Judy Tomlinson said this was the eco-friendly answer to fireworks, with exciting light and laser displays to music and not to be missed. “This year the rides are of a higher standard and there are many more community groups and stall holders taking part,” Judy said. “The rides are free and unlimited for kids, and adults can join in too. “Every taste is catered for with the food available including local restaurants and cafes dishing out their great range of treats and food van vendors making sure there is plenty of food to go around. “If you are really organised you may like to choose handmade gifts from the market stalls ready for Christmas,” Judy said. Call your friends, neighbours and relatives you like to invite them to join you at the Glasshouse Country Street Party in Beerwah, on Friday, October 18 from 4-9pm in Simpson Street.
FREE FAMILY EVENT
Friday 18th October 2019, 4.00pm to 9.00pm
Maleny-Blackall Range Lions Club
Maleny RunFest 2019 13th October 2019 Maleny Showgrounds
Proudly Supported by the Sunshine Coast Council
Raising funds for:
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RE/MAX Hinterland 21.1km Run 10,000m Run 5,000m Run 3,000m Run / Walk
Maleny Realty
For more info or to enter go to: www.malenyblackallrange.qld.lions.org.au/projectsmvc 14
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