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The Burdekin Sugar Rush will have the region moving and cheering on Sunday April 28 when it returns for its 22nd year in the region.
The event stands as a spectacle for the entire community to attend, with participants encouraged to run or walk to complete either 5km, 10km or 21km, and onlookers to support by coming along to Anzac Park from 5am.
Once again, the Burdekin Sugar Rush will host the half marathon distance, doubling as the Athletics North Queensland Championship race as well as including various categories suitable for juniors as young as 11 years old to compete in.
Burdekin Road Runners & Walkers President, Patrick Shannon believes this year will be one of Sugar Rush’s best.
“We are expecting a big field of both local runners, and many athletes from right around the North Queensland region,” expressed Patrick.
The half marathon will kick off the spectacular Sunday, with Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Court on hand to ‘ready set go’ the event at 6:30am.
“I’m looking forward to the event and am ready to have some fun by participating myself,” expressed Mayor Dalle Court.
The 10km will begin at 7:15am, followed by the 5km at 7:30am, and the Burdekin Road Runners & Walkers have been busily preparing for the day ahead.
“The Rotary Club will be providing runners and supporters with a cooked breakfast and McDonalds pancakes to keep competitors and supporters fed and fueled,” explained Patrick.
Registrations are still open for the 2024 Burdekin Sugar Rush until 1pm Saturday April 27.
Patrick Shannon and the Burdekin Road Runners & Walkers Club invite the whole community to run, walk and support this amazing event, and encourages those interested to contact the club for more information.
WHAT: Burdekin Sugar Rush
WHEN: Sunday April 28 from 6:00am
WHERE: Anzac Park, Ayr
REGISTER: burdekinroadrunners.com.au
Burdekin Road Runners & Walkers are hosting the 2024 Burdekin Sugar Rush this Sunday. Photo supplied
