Pre Race Day
Glenn's quick - and that's just his entry
FRI 12 DEC 2008
ROWVILLE resident Glenn Brown has leapt out of the blocks and become the first person to register for next year's Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids.
Mr Brown was among more than 100 people who registered within the first hour of the entries opening.
The design engineer, who had entered the past three Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids, said he looked forward to the challenge of running in Australia's biggest fun run.
"It's a very social event," Mr Brown said. "You are running down roads you don't usually get to run down.
"It's a challenge for me personally but I enjoy the social aspect of running with all the other people."
"It's a good fundraising event for a good cause."
The charity fun is expected to attract about 30,000 people next year.
More than 27,000 people took part in this year's event, raising $738,000 for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
The 2009 Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids on Sunday, April 5, features two courses that start and finish at the Royal Botanic Gardens.
The main course covers 14.1km and passes through the Domain Tunnel. The shorter course is 5.7km and runs along the Yarra.
The Herald and Weekly Times will again donate the majority of all entry fees to the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Early birds who register before December 17 go into the draw to win one of 100 IGA supermarket vouchers.
All entries are eligible to win a new Mazda.
To enter, log on to www.runforthekids. com.au.
Entries close on March 20.
Melissa's looking four another win
SUN 07 DEC 2008
MELISSA Duncan is hoping to maintain her perfect record in next year's Herald Sun/CityLink Run For the Kids.
Since the event began three years ago, the 18-year-old has won every short course race in the fun run, which raises money for the Royal Children's Hospital.
And now Melissa -- who also ran for Australia at the World Youth Championships in 2007 -- has enrolled her father, Peter, 48, and sister, Katie, 20, in next year's race on April 5.
The event has two courses, which begin and end at the Botanic Gardens.
The short course is 5.7km, and runs along the Yarra and around the Tan, while the long course is 14.1km and goes through the Domain Tunnel.
Melissa and Katie are tackling the short course, while their father will be attempting the long one.
"Hopefully I can make it four in a row," Melissa said.
The 27,498 people who took part in this year's race raised $738,000 for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
To enter next year's race look out for entry forms as they appear in the Herald Sun -- but the quickest way to register is by going to www.runforthekids.com.au.
Online entry closes on March 20, paper entry on March 6 -- or as soon as the limit of 30,000 runners is reached.
Entrants will go into the running to win a new Mazda, and those who enter before December 17 will go into the draw for one of a hundred $100 IGA shopping vouchers.
We're off and running
FRI 05 DEC 2008
THE Hopkins family are leading the charge to register for next year's Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids.
Danny and Natasha and their children, Layla, Milla and Hunter, were among 27,498 people who took part in this year's charity fun run.
The event raised $738,000 for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
The Hopkins clan plan to lace up their running shoes again next year.
The 2009 Run for the Kids is on Sunday, April 5, and is expected to attract about 30,000 people, making it Victoria's biggest fun run.
The Herald and Weekly Times will again donate the majority of all entry fees to the hospital's Good Friday Appeal, to help youngsters such as Layla Hopkins.
Layla, born four months premature, has been a regular patient at the Royal Children's Hospital since 2006.
Mr Hopkins, who led Team Layla's successful bid to raise $25,000 last year, said witnessing the amazing work of staff at the hospital helped spur on the team.
"The thing that really motivated people last year to join Team Layla was the fact you can do something for yourself that, at the same time, benefits others," he said.
The 2009 Run for the Kids features two courses, which both start and finish at the Botanic Gardens. The long course covers 14.1km through the Domain Tunnel and across the Bolte Bridge.
The shorter, scenic course covers 5.7km along the Yarra and around the Tan.
Herald and Weekly Times managing director Peter Blunden said the event had grown in stature since its inception in 2006, and he called on Herald Sun readers to take part.
Mr Blunden also thanked the CityLink operator, Transurban, for opening its roads for the day.
Transurban chief executive Chris Lynch said the company was proud to be involved and to offer Victorians the unique experience of running through the Domain Tunnel and across the Bolte Bridge.
To join next year's Run for the Kids, fill out the entry form on page 52 of today's Herald Sun or log on to www.runforthekids.com.au
All entries go into the draw to win a Mazda3 maxx Sport.
Those who register before December 17 go into the draw to win one of 100 IGA shopping vouchers.
Entries close on March 20.
Run for the kids
FRI 05 DEC 2008
THE Herald Sun/CityLink Run for the Kids helps not only the children at the Royal Children's Hospital. It's good for the health of everyone who takes part.
Last year, 27,498 runners raised $738,000 for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
Team Layla, named after Layla Hopkins (pictured) who was born four months prematurely and has been a regular patient at the RCH, raised $25,000. Her parents and their friends wanted to do something positive to repay the hospital for their daughter's care.
Entries for the 2009 run on April 5 are likely to reach 30,000. You can register by using the form on page 52 today. Forms will appear regularly in the Herald Sun.
The long course covers 14.1km through the Domain Tunnel and over the Bolte Bridge, while the scenic course is 5.7km around the Yarra and the Tan.
You can also register online at www.runforthekids.com.au and play your part to help a magnificent hospital and the kids it takes care of.
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