ages and abilities A run for all

by Jodie Powell

Registrations are rolling in for Queensland’s longest running fun run - the Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run.

The 2023 event will be held on Sunday, July 16 at Pelican Park, Clontarf, and organisers are urging eager entrants to register early as categories are expected to sell out again this year.

“Jetty 2 Jetty is always hugely popular,” Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism (MBRIT) CEO Shane Newcombe says.

“We had waiting lists for several categories last year, so people should get in early to avoid missing out.”

The 2023 event will again offer a range of categories suited to runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels, including 3km, 5km, 10km and 21km (half-marathon).

Mr Newcombe says MBRIT is proud to be including the 10km Elite Wheelchair category in Jetty2Jetty for the third year.

“It’s important that all of our events are more inclusive and accessible - and it’s fitting in this, the Year of Accessible Tourism, that we have an accessible course,” he says.

Jetty 2 Jetty’s course certification from AIMS, the Association of International Marathons and Distance Races, has put the event on the national and international stage, with runners eligible to set records and achieve marathon qualification points.

Mayor Peter Flannery says he’s proud anyone of any age and any ability can take part in Jetty2Jetty.

“In fact I’ve seen whole families cross the finish line together. It’s fantastic,” Mayor Flannery says.

“But of course it’s the views that bring entrants from far and wide, in fact I’d say

Entry prices include official 2023 merchandise, with 21km and 10km entrants receiving a J2J singlet and 3km and 5km entrants receiving a J2J cap. Merchandise is also available for purchase at the time of registration.

Runners can save on their entry fee by signing up, or joining, a team of 10 or more by May 1, receiving a 10 per cent discount.

The Jetty 2 Jetty Fun Run is proudly presented by MBRIT and Moreton Bay Road Runners and supported by Strategic Partner Moreton Bay Regional Council, Event Partner It’s Live Queensland! and sponsored by Rebel North Lakes, Kindred, Moreton Daily, Planet Fitness, Ausbuild, Sesame Lane, Grand Prix Mazda Caboolture and Tafe Queensland.

For more information and to register, visit j2j.com.au

A Brave Life has been named the Jetty2Jetty charity partner

Every year the event nominates a charity to support, raising funds through race registration and encouraging additional empowers young mums facing a broad range of challenges such as domestic violence, poverty, trauma, relationship or family breakdown, unplanned pregnancy and homelessness. Funds raised through Jetty2Jetty will help A Brave Life provide free baby bundles to young mothers, as well as delivering mentoring and life skills programs and Dare to Dream Big workshops. Each bundle, consisting of a bag filled with new products, is designed for a young mother to arrive at the hospital with all the essentials needed for her newborn baby.

FIND OUT MORE AT abravelife.com.au