THE Cohuna Bridge to Bridge will celebrate its 30th birthday on March 5 as seasoned athletes and those looking for a bit of leisurely fun come together to raise funds for the Cohuna District Hospital.
There are fun runs, cycling events and trail runs of all lengths to keep everyone pleased.
Event director Kirsten Nicholson said the committee is excited to bring up the significant milestone.
“We’re very much looking forward to celebrating our 30th year,” she said.
“What began as a bet between mates has evolved into the massive community event we know today.
“Mick Farrant and his offsiders will even be there on the day, sharing the history of how the BTB began.”
Proceeds from the big day go towards the CDH.
Ms Nicholson highlighted the tremendous efforts the event has achieved.
“This is the fifth year our committee has run the event,” she said.
“We’re proud to have helped contribute to the $163,000 given to Cohuna District Hospital over the past 30 years and to have provided the community with a fun day out while encouraging health and wellbeing.”
The main attraction in the half marathon (21.1km) trail run through the Gunbower Forest will look slightly different this year.
“Our access to the bush is limited, so we’ve altered our trail runs, but they’ll still be running on the tracks in the forest that meander alongside Gunbower Creek,” Ms Nicholson said.
If 21.1km might be a tad too long for you, then the 12.5km trail run might be more to your fancy.
For the cyclists, there is both a 25km and 50km ride, and the kids can ride the 6.5km junior cycle whilst they’ll also enjoy the return of the Kids K for Juniors – youngsters up to grade six are eligible to take part in the event that is the perfect distance for children.
If you can’t make the day, there are even virtual options for each event.
“It means you can still have all the fun wherever you may be and help us in our fundraising,” Ms Nicholson said.
With the BTB less than two weeks away, Ms Nicholson is urging all those wishing to compete to get in early.
“While we know many people like to wait until the last minute to enter, we encourage them to enter early to enable us to plan the event accordingly,” she said.
