Articles tagged: Running
Fire danger shuts down Lorne’s iconic run
Lorne’s Mountain to Surf race director Peter Williamson says it’s disappointing that the 2026 event had to be cancelled but safety remained the number one priority.
Vital training boost
An impressive $32,000 raised from the Otway Trail Run will provide life-support paediatric and adult simulators for Colac Area Health.
Imps fundraising for men’s mental health
Colac Imperials Football Netball Club has started a fundraiser for men’s mental health organisation The Shaka Project.
Mum-of-five tackles marathon
Colac’s Sarah Waldron completed the Melbourne Half-Marathon on Sunday, just 11 months after giving birth to her fifth child. She spoke to the Colac Herald about her motivation and what it took to complete the task, with hopes her story could inspire others to take on something that seems impossible.
Kaden’s 247-kilometre run raises awareness and funds
Colac’s Kaden Newton pushed through agony in his most recent fundraising effort, running 247-kilometres on the weekend to raise thousands of dollars and awareness for cystic fibrosis.
Diabetes fails to stop runner
While running a half-marathon is hard enough for anyone, Colac’s Bec Murray and millions of others across the world have to tackle them while also keeping their diabetes in check.
Roo tackles half-marathon after footy
While most runners put in months of meticulous training before taking on a long-distance run, others like South Colac premiership player Seb Hay are happy to tackle them less than 24 hours after playing a full game of footy.
Bec takes on run in dad’s memory
Bec Murray says she’ll never forget the day in July 2012 when there came an unexpected knock at her door.
Team raises $25k for brain cancer
Colac’s Sam Grinton says the ongoing support of the community has left her overwhelmed after her team’s fundraising efforts for brain cancer research reached $25,000 this week.
Run to benefit footy clubs
Bragging rights and $3000 prizemoney is up for grabs for local footballers and netballers in this year’s AKD Otway Trail Run.
Nephew inspires retired footballer
Retired Colac footballer Kaden Newton says pushing his body through an incredibly gruelling 100-kilometre run is nothing compared to the fight that people affected by cystic fibrosis like his nephew Lakyn go through every day.
Going bigger in dad’s memory
A personal message from Nedd Brockmann inspired Colac’s Sam Grinton to take her fundraising efforts to another level ahead of this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Running Festival.
PHOTO FEATURE: Region’s kids running together
Fine weather greeted students for the Colac region’s annual primary school cross-country run.
Cliffy inspires Pat’s missions
Long-distance runner Pat Farmer has reflected on the “unique relationship” he had with Cliff Young on the 40th anniversary of Cliffy's history-making Sydney-to-Melbourne Ultramarathon victory.
Eager runners to hit the Old Beechy Rail Trail
Runners will take to the Old Beechy Rail Trail on Sunday for the return of the AKD Softwoods Otway Trail Run.
Runner wins bronze medal despite losing shoes
Not even losing her shoes in the mud could stop Colac athlete Kirstie Newcombe from winning a medal at the National Cross Country Championships at Adelaide.
Colac athlete lauded for her integrity
Colac’s Kirstie Newcombe has been commended for her honesty after giving up a gold medal at this year’s State XCR Championships.
Dad’s memory inspires run
Colac's Sam has committed to running her first half-marathon in her dad Ian's memory at this weekend’s Great Ocean Road Running Festival, in a bid to raise money and awareness for brain cancer.
District pupils shine at regional cross country
Two Colac district pupils are gearing up to represent their schools at state level in cross-country running.
Daughter’s mission for Max
Former Colac woman Emma Jenkins raised more than $6000 for Bowel Cancer Australia in support of her dad Max, who received the all-clear from the illness this week.
Swan running for a cause
Alvie footballer Tim McKay has raised more than $1200 for a child protection charity, while also boosting his chances of securing a regular senior football spot.
Runners sad to lose major marathon festival
The president of Colac’s running group says it’s devastating for the region to lose the Great Ocean Road Running Festival.
Group inspires mammoth run
Colac endurance runner Joel Theodore says it was the efforts of his fellow Colac Leisure Runners members that inspired him to do a spur-of-the-moment 50-kilometre run during the club’s break.
Runners ecstatic event will still go ahead
Organisers of a major Colac district running event say runners have been ecstatic the event has not been cancelled, only postponed.
