2022 Event Wrap Up

On Sunday 15 May we held our Run for Resilience event @Bridgewater! We saw 300 walkers and runners enjoying a spectacular day. After two covid cancellations it was brilliant to see so many people come together for a great day out. With our youngest competitor still in nappies and our oldest at 94, the run for resilience was truly a family day out.

The 21km runners were greeted with a blanket of fog in Inglewood as they set along the Bullabul Trail. Winding their way through the bush, farmland and along the Loddon River as they made their way to the finish line in Bridgewater, the skies cleared and the sun was shining.

Competitors in the 10km enjoyed scenic run winding along the banks of the Loddon River and there was a sea of pink as the largest field took to the 5k course in Fittys 5. Fittys 5 was dedicated to the late Active Farmer Lesley ‘Fitty’ Morrison. Passing suddenly in 2021 Lesley was our biggest advocate, in helping bring this event to life. To be able to bring Lesley's family, friends and communities together in such a positive way was so uplifting and beautiful. Lesleys’ spirit was felt on the day, from the Inglwood CFA who marshalled the course, to St Mary's Primary School who cooked the BBQ - there were little touches of Lesley everywhere.

Without our generous sponsors and incredible volunteers the day would not be possible. From the exercise to the live music and kids' entertainment, the Bridgwater Run for Resilience was just what we needed to reignite our region and sense of community.

Money raised from this event (approximately $8000) will be invested back into our Active Farmers network and will go toward continued support of the local Active Farmers communities around Bridgewater, and establishment of new communities. A huge thank you to all of our wonderful supporters for helping us raise much needed funds and for making this an affordable event for the whole family to enjoy.