Run for East Timor ... in Castlemaine

Castlemaine Secondary College VCAL students Madalyn (left) and Morgan (right) show off the first entrants' bibs to Run for East Timor's co-ordinator, Elaine Pulleine

It will be an all out community affair on Sunday September 8 when the inaugural Run for East Timor event gets underway at the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens.

Hosted by Friends of Lolotoe – Mount Alexander Shire’s East Timor Friendship Group – this ‘Strengthening Communities’ event has garnered support from the wider community including the Castlemaine Secondary College VCAL students who are busy putting the final touches to the bibs for the entrants, as well as lining up to assist with catering and marshalling duties on the day.

The fun run/walk will raise funds for the Lolotoe community in East Timor and people can choose from a 10.2km run, a 5.1km run/walk, or a 2km walk.

Run for East Timor organisers say they are keen to see more people register online as they say this will assist them with the catering requirements for the East Timorese festivities to follow – a smorgasbord of East Timorese tastings, coffee, stallholders and an Aussie barbeque – all adding to the fundraising festive atmosphere.  

Melbourne-based East Timorese vocal/music group, Mystic Trio, will perform throughout the afternoon, so come along and run, walk or just join in the fun and help raise funds to secure East Timor’s future.

Details 

Run for East Timor

Sunday September 8, 10am start
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens
To register online: www.runforeasttimor.org.au
Postal registrations close August 28. 
To register on the day 8am-9am
Enquiries: Elaine Pulleine
Mobile: 0419 620 102