ACTIVE FARMERS
’RUN FOR RESILENCE’
Bridgewater, Victoria
Sunday 15th May 2022
The inaugural ‘Run for Resilience’ was designed to provide a challenging, fun and family friendly event at Mangoplah, NSW in October 2020. In a world where it's hard to find the time and motivation to keep active, this event provided the inspiration required for the local and surrounding communities. This event involved 5km, 10km and 21km running and walking distances, enjoyed by 239 participants of all ages and ability, including children through local farmland. It was a great day with excellent feed-back and we were able to ensure the event was Covid-safe.
There will be something for everyone at the ‘Run for Resilience’ @Bridgewater, with several routes to run and walk, kids activities (subject to Covid) and a delicious brunch available.
21km (runners only) - Beginning at the Inglewood Recreation Reserve at 8.00am you will follow the Bullabul trail to Bridgewater. You will weave your way through picturesque bushland before emerging into the open planes. Here you will enjoy views of Mt Kooyoora, farming land, rail and creek crossings, before entering the township of Bridgewater. This part of the course follows the beautiful Loddon River as you make your way to the finish line at the Bridgewater Recreation Reserve. Majority of this run is on dirt trails (some smoother than others) with a small section of pavement. NB: There will be a shuttle bus from Bridgewater Recreation Reserve to the Inglewood Recreation Reserve for all 21km participants.
10km (suitable for runners & walkers) - Beginning at the Bridgewater Recreation Reserve at 9.00am you will head towards the Loddon River and wind your way along its stunning banks. The course is an out and back loop so you won't miss a thing! Keep an eye out for our resident platypus! The terrain is a mixture of dirt tracks and pavement.
5km (suitable for all ages & fitness levels, including 4WD/off road prams) - An out and back course beginning at the Bridgewater Recreation Reserve starting at 9.30am. From the footy oval you will head towards the Loddon River and wind your way along the bank, turning around at the Loddon Bridge Hotel to make your way back to the finish line!
We believe that this event will provide Bridgewater and surrounding communities with an event to look forward to, whilst keeping everyone safe and sound.
ABOUT THE EVENT
We know there are significant benefits to both physical and mental health when we are physically fit and have a challenge to work towards. This event will also provide the community with an opportunity to get together, have some fun and enjoy the community connection. It is important to note that this event is governed by Victoria Health and any Covid restrictions that are in place at the time, and may be postponed at any time up to the actual event.
ANNOUNCEMENT - IN MEMORY OF LESLEY
On the 25/5/21 our hearts where broken when Lesley Morrison tragically lost her life. Lesley was a farmers wife, a mother to three beautiful kids and a community powerhouse. Active Farmers bought Lesley into our lives 4yrs ago when she joined classes at Bridgewater. Although rather short in stature, when she arrived at class she would fill the room with her huge smile and outrageously colourful active wear! She was kind, generous and beautiful. In life she had overcome some huge battles and we where all in awe of her determination and resilience as she spent the past 3yrs recovering from horrific burns. She found a way around any obstacle and never quit. Behind the scenes Lesleys was working hard to bring our two townships together (Inglewood & Bridgewater) to deliver a fantastic ‘Run for Resilience’. No small feat, but she was so passionate about Active Farmers and wanted to share ‘it’ with everyone. And she had sneakily signed up to the 5k a week prior to her passing.
So we are honoured to announce that the ‘Bridgewater Run for Resilience’ will be dedicated to Lesley, and the 5k course will be named ‘Fittys 5’ in honour of our little Active Farmer Lesley ‘Fitty’ Morrison. Finisher medals will be hung on a pink zebra striped ribbon - representing both Lesleys famously colourful active wear and the brightness she bought into our lives.
EVENTS & ENTRY FEES
Half marathon (21km*) (16 yo & over**) - suitable for runners only - STARTS AT 8.00AM - there will be a shuttle bus from Bridgewater Recreation Reserve to Inglewood for all 21km participants.
16 yo - under 18 yo = $10
18 yo & over = $3010km* (16yo & over**)- suitable for runners and walkers - STARTS AT 9.00AM
16 yo - under 18 yo = $10
18 yo & over = $20‘FITTYS 5km’* (all ages) - suitable for runners, walkers, kids and the use of off-road/4WD style prams are highly recommended! - STARTS AT 9.30AM
Under 12 Free
12 yo - under 18 yo = $10
18 yo & over = $20
* distances may vary slightly to the above
** Exemptions for under 16 year old long distance runners may be given in the 10km & 21km events. Please contact ginny@activefarmers.com.au before registering to discuss this further.
ALL EVENTS WILL HAVE STAGGERED SELF SEEDED STARTS (APPROX. 20 PEOPLE EVERY 3 MINUTES)
RACE BIBS & MERCHANDISE
These are all timed events, and your race bibs will have the timing chip attached. Race bibs (and pre-purchased race singlets/t-shirts) will be available for collection prior to the event, at a time and location to be advised.
MERCHANDISE will be available for sale upon registration. For those people who have already ordered merchandise, these will be available for collection soon. We will let you know where and when.
TRAINING/RUN PROGRAMS
Downloadable training/run programs will be available from this website, and the Facebook group approximately mid February and updated each month.
FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
there will be food & coffee available @ Bridgewater Rec Reserve
there will be FREE kids activities
LIVE entertainment from Tom Harrington 8am – 12noon
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Registrations are open via Register Now (click link below). Maps and an updated running program will be supplied via our VIP Facebook Group. The running program will be developed for those choosing to train for the 5km, 10km and 21km events.
** NOTE: if this event is postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions, then all registration payments can be refunded or held over to the rescheduled event.
VOLUNTEERS
To make this event a success we rely heavily of the support of local volunteers. Volunteers will be located around the courses, providing encouragement and support to the participants as they go by, as well as providing direction and hydration at certain points. If you aren’t able to participate, but would still like to be part of an exciting day, then please register your interest by contacting Claire Harrison @ Active Farmers Bridgewater (claire@activefarmers.com.au) or on 0458 373 397!
TRAILS
SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:
We will also be seeking sponsorship for this event with all proceeds to be donated to supporting local Active Farmers communities. To express interest in our sponsorship package please click below and an email will be sent to Ginny Stevens, or contact her on 0439 343 925.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
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