Tasmanian Distance Runner of the Year Series
18 Apr 2008
Tasmanian Distance Runner of the Year Series
The Tasmanian Distance Runner of the Year Series officially begins this weekend with the running of the ‘Pace Financial Services Round the River Run’ in Hobart.
With fun runs around the world experiencing record numbers of participation, Tasmania has been no exception in recent times.
“The great thing about a fun run, is that anybody can take part. It’s about achieving personal goals, not necessarily winning races or taking home the prize money, which is why thousands of people are taking part. Walking and running remains the simplest forms of exercise and Tasmanian’s continue to be spoilt with numerous healthy community events to participate in throughout the state,” Athletics Tasmania Development & Marketing Coordinator, Richard Welsh said.
The nine race series includes;
- ‘Pace Financial Services’ Round the River Community Fun Run and Walk (10km) – April 20, Easter Shore, Hobart.
- ‘Pace Financial Services’ City of Glenorchy Glenorchy Fun Run (10km) – May 4, Derwent Entertainment Centre, Hobart
- SMFCity to Casino (11km) – May 18, Hobart
- B & E Launceston Ten (10km) – July 20, Lindsey Street, Launceston
- Tasmanian Cross Country Championships (Open Women 8km, Open Men 12km) – August 2, Pontville
- Tasmanian 5km Road Championships (5km) – September 14, Devonport
- Hazell Bros Point to Pinnacle (21.2km) – November 23, Hobart
- Cadbury Marathon (21.1km and 42.2km) – January 4, Cadbury Estate
- Tasmanian 5,000m track championships – March 2009, Hobart
In each event, the first Tasmanian will be awarded 10 points, second place 9 points and so on, with tenth place earning 1 point.
The winner will be the male and female with the most points after the final race of the series, being the 5,000m track race at the Tasmanian Track & Field Championships. Winners will share in $1000 of prize money, plus prizes from Run For Your Life magazine.