Petbarn Foundation Rescue Run Club Launch

Overview

Run clubs are all the rage these days, with thousands of people coming together each week for a dopamine-boosting combo of movement and social encounters. However, this weekend welcomes the launch of a new kind of run club — one that encourages Aussies to get active in support of rescue pets.

Lacing up for the cause is Young Australian of the Year and run club final boss, Nedd Brockmann. But it's not just his inspirational feats pounding pavement that make Nedd the ideal event ambassador; his own pup, Dougie, was a rescue. Although 66 percent of Aussies think rescue dogs are 'tricky,' the truth is these good boys and girls have so much love to give.

"Dougie came into my life as a rescue, and he's been my best running partner ever since. There are so many dogs like him who just need someone to give them a chance — and maybe a good run too. Rescue dogs aren't broken or hard work; they just need the right mate to match their energy," says Brockmann.

The campaign kicks off on Friday, February 20, with runners of all stripes invited to eat up a couple of k's in support of rescue pets. Then, share your run using #PetbarnFoundationRescueRunClub and tag @NeddBrockmann and @Petbarn to help spread the word. Alternatively, rescue pet owners can attend the launch at Rushcutters Bay Park from 6.30am to see Nedd in action and chat with like-minded adopters.