Run With A Story 2017

RUN WITH A STORY is set to run for the fifth year in a row! This year we are running to help another deserving Hunter family - the Hammonds. The event will be held on Sunday 7 May 2017 starting at the Fernleigh Track Belmont!

HOW CAN YOU HELP? Get your mates and family to sponsor you by running either 5km, 10km, 15km, 30km, 45km, 60km or a TEAM distance (relay style) in this years Run with a Story! OR if you’re not a runner, why not volunteer or donate?

WHAT ARE THE ENTRY DONATION COSTS?

• 5km - $15


• 10km - $20


• 15km - $25


• 30km (PLUS TEAMS) - $30


• 45km (PLUS TEAMS) - $35


• 60km (PLUS TEAMS) - $40

And of course, you are always welcome to donate more to our worthy cause!

THIS YEAR WE ARE SUPPORTING Ella Hammond. Ella is four years old and has been diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue - Neo-natal Marfan Syndrome. It affects about one in 5,000 people and those with the condition often grow tall and thin. It brings a swathe of medical issues that range from vision impairment to organ damage. In Ella’s case, three out of four of her hearts valves have been compromised. After spending much of her young life in hospital, Ella has had magnetic growth rods placed in her back a major operation in July 2016. She has become one of Australia’s youngest children to be put into halo traction. The doctors hope that the magnetic growth rods can correct Ella’s severe scoliosis which is putting dangerous pressure on her heart and lungs. Ella has had 4 surgeries in total and her 5th and 2nd open heart surgery could possibly be in November 2017. Making her a dual mechanical valve little girl. With transport to her Sydney-based specialist, accommodation, food and life saving medical equipment - Ella’s treatment costs will be ongoing. Neo-natal Marfan has made life for the family uncertain at best and terrifying at worst. Ella wasn’t meant to live past 1 year old and is now 4 years old, she has never walked and is confined to a wheelchair. In Australia there are 2 other people who have Neo-natal Marfans and are genetically confirmed like Ella. Ella’s odds are heavily stacked against her, even a common cold could kill Ella. Keeping her free from illness and continuing to grow has been Ella’s mother Sheree’s mission. The best thing for Ella is an opportunity to be given all the help she needs, to one day be able to walk and play with her older sister. We would like to help to make this possible with Run With A Story 2017, and we’d like your support.

START TIMES

Runners will need to be at the event at least 20 minutes early for their distance start time.

• 60KM - 6:00AM


• 45KM - 7:30AM


• 30KM - 9:00AM


• 15KM - 10:30AM


• 10KM - 11:00AM


• 5KM - 11:30AM

HATS

We now have hats available for sale. We have both truckers hats and running visors available so that you can remember your Run With A Story. These will be available for sale on the day and can be purchased from this page. Hats purchased online can be collected from Planet Fitness Lambton with your Running Pack from Thursday at 9am until Saturday at 3pm or at the event.

Truckers Hat - $15

Running Visor - $20

MORE INFORMATION

Each runner will receive a Goodie Bag when they come to pick up their Runner's Pack from Planet Fitness Lambton. Your Running Pack (which includes your goodie bag and running bib) will be available for collection from Thursday at 9am until Saturday at 3pm from Planet Fitness Lambton.

Registrations close at 12:00pm on Saturday 6 May. Registrations can be completed in person at the venue on the day of the run but any runners that register on the day will not receive a goodie bag.

If you don't want to register online, please visit Planet Fitness Lambton, Planet Fitness Charlestown, or Planet Fitness Belmont. Cash only.

DOWNLOAD YOUR PARTICIPANT'S AGREEMENT HERE

DOWNLOAD YOUR RUNNER'S BRIEF HERE