Community
3 November, 2024
New pathway encourages healthy lifestyle
A FAMILY fun run and walk at Mossman Gorge later this month will encourage a healthy lifestyle and the official opening of a shared pathway.
Yalanji R.A.W (‘reconciliation run and walk’) will involve participants making their way along the shared pathway from the Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre on November 16.
Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the aim of the fun run was to promote a healthy lifestyle and officially recognise the pathway’s opening.
“We hope this event will be a vibrant celebration of unity, health and cultural diversity which brings people together in a fun and friendly atmosphere,” she said.
“Together we will run, walk and jog our way to fostering a sense of belonging, and support within our community, encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
“The pathway itself has already proven popular with cyclists, joggers, walkers and those using mobility scooters but for many residents the event could be their first time on this scenic route.”
Activities start from 7.30am followed by an 8am smoking ceremony and speeches, an elder’s walk at 8.15am, a reconciliation fun run/walk at 8.30am and a healthy breakfast at 9am.
Participants can take part in a junior 1km ‘deadly dash’ sprint or stroll, a 2km ‘mighty Mossman mile’ and the 4km ‘gruelling gorge gallop’.
Pre-registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/4eYdPcu
