McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival
Saturday 2nd August to Sunday 3rd August 2014
Tobruk Swimming Pool, The Strand
The McDonald’s Townsville Running Festival is Australia’s oldest race and is an event Run by Runners for Runners. The weekend will include the following events; Marathon (42.2 kilometres), Half Marathon (21.1 kilometres), 10 kilometre Classic, 5 kilometre Run/Walk Junior race & Hero Run.
With a predawn start all runners experience spectacular views of Cleveland Bay, the Strand, Magnetic Island and the Marina as they follow the coast and vie for the $20,000 prize money.
For more information or to register please follow the link: www.townsvillerunningfestival.com
Miss Muddy Townsville
Sunday 10th of August 2014
MISS MUDDY IS COMING TO TOWN! Bring your favourite ladies together for a ‘Girl’s Dirty Day Out’ and raise much needed funds to support women’s charities. 10% from the sale of your ticket* will go to the Women for Women’s charity of your choice so you can support a cause close to your heart.
Whether you want to walk, run, or crawl there is no denying you will get down and dirty with obstacles like ‘The Muddy Mile’ and ‘Colour Cannons’. You will laugh until you cry as you help friends new and old overcome the challenges and celebrate at the finish line.
For more information or general enquiries please follow the link: www.missmuddy.com.au
(All information provided from the website)
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We had a great day at the Melbourne Cup function, hosted by Riverview Tavern. We weren’t lucky enough to have a win but we did enjoy getting dressed up and heading out of the office for a couple of hours.