Out of Town Running and Running Related Events
2010 Suncorp North Queensland Games 8th - 12thApril
The 2010 Suncorp North Queensland Games will be held in the Cairns region this year.
For details and entry forms go to: North Queensland Sports Foundation Website
Visitors to Cairns for the 2010 Suncorp North Queensland Games should take advantage of the special discounts for accommodation at Rydges Esplanade Cairns, from $35 per person per night including breakfast (conditions apply). Quote NSQ02 to receive the discount by phoning 07 4044 9000
Canberra Marathon - Sunday 10th-11th April 2010
To all entrants, please note that the Canberra Marathon has NOT been officially cancelled as reported in the About 8k newsletter… please continue to check the Canberra Marathon website for updates.
www.canberramarathon.com.au
CFMEU 10km Run - Moranbah - Sunday 2nd May 2010
The CFMEU 10KM run is on Sunday the 2nd May at 4pm.
Race categories
Open pays to the top ten Male and Female
1st $2500-00
2nd $1000-00
3rd $500-00
4th $200-00
5th $100-00
6th $80-00
7th $70-00
8th $60-00
9th $50-00
10th $40-00
Teams Male and Female
Relay- max 4 runners
1st place only $500-00
1st cfmeu member(mining&energy div)
1st place only $500-00
Masters Male 50+ yrs
Female 45+ yrs
1st $200-00
2nd $100-00
3rd $50-00
Veterans Male 40-50 yrs
Female 35-45 yrs
1st $200-00
2nd $100-00
3rd $50-00
Registraiton $10-00
For your $10-00 you get race entry-singlet-ticket to after race function.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Anne O’Leary or Theresa Malone on 4941 7004 between 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday, or by email on cfmeumoranbah@bigpond.com.
Burdekin Sugar Rush (Ayr)- Sunday 16 May 2010
The Burdekin Sugar Rush starts from Anzac Park (corner of MacKenzie St and MacMillian St), Ayr.
There is $1,000 in prize money and $1,500 in 'spot prizes'.
Registration opens at 6.00am, the Half Marathon starts at 6.45am and the 10.5km Fun Run and 5km Fun Run/Walk both start at 7.30am. There is also a kid's Sprint Fun Run starting at 9.00am.
Entry is $25 for the 21.1km, $20 (adult) and $15 (junior) for the 10.5km, and $12 for the 5km.
Don't miss the breakfast after the run.
Warwick Pentath Run - 22nd and 23rd May 2010
- 5 RACES
- 2 DAYS
- 42.2KM IN TOTAL
Saturday: Race 1 - Half Marathon (21.1km) Race 2 - Cross Country (4.6km) Race 3 - 5000m Road Race
Sunday: Race 4 - Killarney Ascent (10km) Race 5 - 1500m road race
Runners can run any combination of the 5 races. Prize money $$$ for place getters and trophies for category winners. With 2 breakfastes and a Saturday night meal with race 1-3 presentation for under $100 a great weekend of running. All finished by 1 o'clock Sunday. For full details and online entry go to www.pentathrun.com
2010 Mackay Marina Run 6th June
The 2010 Mackay Marina Run consists of a half marathon and a 5km event.
For details and entry forms go to: Mackay Marina Run Website
Porcupine Gorge Challenge and Mt Walker Fun Run - 19th and 20th June 2010
This event is held at beautiful Porcupine Gorge, 65km North of Hughenden, and comprises an 8km race along the base of the gorge finishing with a 1km ascent to the top of the gorge.
The categories are Open Men/Women, under 16 girls and boys as well as under 12 boys and girls, There are participation walks as well.
And on Sunday the 20th of June stay for the Mount Walker Fun Run. Run 4km to the top of Mount Walker, categories include Open Men’s and Women’s, youth categories and team times as well as novelty prizes.
For more information and on line entry or entry forms visit the Porcupine Gorge Challenge website.
Gold Coast Airport Marathon - Sunday 4th July 2010
The Gold Coast Marathon will be held on Sunday the 4th July. This major event also included a half marathon, 10km run, 7.5km walk and a 2km/4km junior dash. For more information or to register on line go to www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au
Charters Towers Gold Fever Fun Run 10km Fun Run - Sunday 18 JULY 2010
The Gold Fever Fun Run is part of the Gold Fever Festival which is on the weekend of the 17th and 18th of July
The long course is 10 Km run from Town Centre, up Towers Hill to the Venus Gold Battery. There is a short course of 3km.
Total Prize money is $3,450. Entry fee $20 Adult, Child $15. Registration on the Day - $25 Adult, $20 Child. Starting time 8.30am outside the Charters Towers Visitors Information Centre, Mosman St.
Breakfast will be provided after the run. Presentations at 11am at the Gold Fever Festival.
Make a weekend of it - see the Mareeba Warbirds Saturday at the airport, 1RAR band performing on Saturday evening and other entertainment, food, markets, Saturday evening and all day Sunday at the Venue Gold Battery, Millchester St & Jardine St Charters Towers.
For more information and nomination forms visit the Charters Towers City Council website.
Mt Isa Mine to Mine Half Marathon - Sunday 25th July 2010
The event covers the distance between the two iconic Mt Isa Mines starting at George Fisher Mine on the Barkly Highway and finishing at the Enterprise Mine in the city center. The course is 21.1kms.
For more information visit the Xstrata Mine 2 Mine Half Marathon website.
Onamission Adventure Race - Sunday 5 September 2010
The OnaMission Adventure in Paradise is a multisport adventure competition and is on again this year on Sunday 5th September. The event attracted over 110 competitors in 2008 and 141 in 2009 in both short course and long course individuals and the team or relay options.
The Event takes place through some of the most spectacular scenery in Australia with a paddle to Dunk Island followed by a challenging run over mount Kootaloo before returning to the mainland for a 23km mountain bike ride over beaches and then through Licuala state forest finishing with a final beach run to Lugger Bay and return. The bulk of the event is off road with only 5 km of sealed sections in the bike course.
Competitors are able to enter as individuals or as part of a team or relay and can choose short or long course options. This year there is a corporate team option eligible to athletes who work together.
For more information and on line entry, visit the website.
Eungella King/Queen of the Mountain - Sunday 1st August 2010
The Eungella King/Queen of the Mountain is being held at 8.30am on Sunday 1st August 2010 at Eungella (one hour West of Mackay).
This event is organised by Mackay Road Runners and comprises both cycling and running events.
Nominations taken on race day at the race start at Netherdale until 8.00 am.
For more information visit the following website www.mackayroadrunners.com
Run the Great Whitsunday Walk - Sunday 19 September 2010
74 Islands ... 1 Great Run
Run the Whitsunday Great Walk
28km Airlie Beach
A 28km trail run through beautiful rainforest in the Conway State Forest down to the Airlie Beach Lagoon. You are not a serious runner unless you have “Run the Whitsunday Great Walk”.
Registration for the event closes on 27 August 2010.
Please do not hesitate to email or telephone on 49670693 or 0422 232 398 if you have any queries about the event.
For further information go to the official website .
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