Run Geelong is back, bigger and better on 20 November with lots more activities for kids.
“It’s a great community event for all ages to be involved in,” says co-ordinator Stacey Ciah.
Raising money for disadvantaged kids in Geelong, the event offers lots of free entertainment, a circus tent full of free rides and activities, jumping castles, face painting and rides to enjoy on the day.
Plus, families will love the variety of food trucks with delicious eats.
One hundred per cent of registration fees goes straight to the refurbishment of the maternity ward at University Hospital Geelong.
“Everything about the event is for the benefit of kids in Geelong and their families,” Stacy says.
“Plus, the more kids that register under their school name, the more sporting vouchers their school can get, too.”
Every entrant receives a free Run Geelong T-shirt.
The event, a Cotton On initiative, starts at Oval 1, Eastern Circuit Drive, Eastern Gardens, with a 12km run, a 6km run for kids and adults, a 6km family and ambassador’s walk and a 1km run for kids of any age.
This year’s event will feature a new 3km run as “a great way for older kids to get involved and run with their friends”, Stacey says.
“For us, it’s about children enjoying themselves, participating, and understanding that what they are getting involved in is really meaningful and for a good cause.
“Even after the run, people can stay and enjoy all what is going on at the event. It’s about giving back to the community.”
