Overview
I’ve never been sure how the words ‘fun’ and ‘run’ can go together, but when the goal of running is to raise money for charity then I concede that there is a fun element!
This is the goal of the Bridge to Brisbane run, which is now in its sixth year. Essentially Queenslanders get kitted out in their shorts and trainers and pound the pavement for 10kms or 5kms, raising funds for their favourite charity in the process.
Last year the event attracted over 40,000 participants raising more than $530,000 for charity, including $279,000 for the 2010 major charity partner Autism Queensland. This year’s major charity partner is Legacy, an organisation that supports the families of war veterans.
10km participants will begin their run at Sir Leo Hielscher Bridge – South (formerly Gateway Bridge), head along Sir Kingsford Smith Drive, the ICB and then to Hamilton Place where the 5km participants will join them for the last push to the RNA showgrounds.
At the finish they will be greeted by great food, music, entertainment and a well-earned rest. It is now too late to join the run but you can support the participants by donating some money here, and helping Australian charities in the process.