Sport
24 November, 2024
200 at Mossman fun run
THE very first family fun run and walk event held at Mossman Gorge last Saturday (November 16) attracted more than 200 people.
Apart from being the opening of a new shared pathway at the Gorge, The Yalanji R.A.W. ‘reconciliation run and walk’ was set up to encourage a healthy lifestyle. The morning was also intended as a celebration of unity, health and culture, bringing people together.
Prior to the weekend’s official opening, the shared pathway from the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre, has already been in use by cyclists, joggers, walkers and those with mobility scooters and last Saturday became the initial route taken for the morning’s event.
Athletes and supporters were welcomed with a smoking ceremony and addressed by Senator Nita Green.
“The funding for this new pathway has been provided by the Federal Government, but the idea and passion has come from you, the locals” she said.
Fun run and walk course distances included a junior 1km ‘deadly dash’ sprint for the speedsters or a stroll for those who preferred a more sedate pace.
This was followed by a 2km ‘mighty Mossman mile’ and then the 4km ‘gruelling gorge gallop’. A free T-shirt was provided to all participants.
First over the line for the 1km ‘deadly dash’ were Jojo, Juno and Simon Jackson, while TJ Cora from Miallo was first in the 4km ‘gruelling gorge gallop’.
