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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.
