Local fundraisers will be putting their athleticism to the test at this year’s Avon A Go Community Fun Run on Sunday, October 28.
The annual event, to be held at the Henry Street Oval in Northam will cater for all ages and abilities with a two and five-kilometre option available.
The start time is 8.30am with organiser Jan Horsley comparing the event to Perth’s Run for a Reason.
“Fundraising by individuals, schools and charities can be conducted much like is done at the ‘Run for a Reason’ each year in Perth,” she said.
The fun run is the result of collaboration on various projects over the past five years between the Rotary Club of Northam and the Northam Clontarf Academy.
The Shire of Northam supports the event which is intended to provide an annual fun, inclusive community event for all Avon Valley residents.
A complimentary sausage sizzle will be offered to all participants at the conclusion of the event and as the run coincides with Northam Cup Day – organisers suggest it will be a good way to start the day for those planning a day at the races.
Participants are asked to assemble at the Henry Street Oval at 8.00am to confirm registration.
Registrations can be made online until Friday, October 26 at www.avonagofunrun.com.au
Registration payments can be made via online banking with account details on the website or in exact cash on the day.
Community members willing to assist with planning or implementation on the day are invited to contact Jan Horsley at the Rotary Club of Northam 0477706820 or Matthew Stokes at the Northam Clontarf Academy.
2km route
- Depart from the start line at Northam Recreation Centre, Henry St Oval
- and turn left into Northey St
- turn right into East St, then
- turn right into Byfield St
- turn right into Burgoyne St, then
- turn right into Gregory St, then
- turn left into Edmondson St and follow around corner back into Northey St
- re-enter via the Northey St gate onto the Henry St Oval and back to Rec Centre finish line.
5km route
- Depart from the start line at Northam Recreation Centre, Henry St Oval
- and turn left into Northey St
- turn right into East St and proceed along until
- turning right into Throssell St – proceed until
- turning right into Gairdner St – then
- turn right into Chidlow St until reaching the dead end at Peel Terrace.
- turn right into Peel Terrace until reaching the Entry to Northam Rec Centre
- turn right into Rec Centre and proceed to finish line in front of Rec Centre Building.