Mackay students will soon have the chance to lace up their runners and follow in the footsteps of one of Australia’s most beloved sporting icons — Cathy Freeman — in a landmark event celebrating the 25th anniversary of her unforgettable Olympic gold.
The Run With Cathy – Schools Challenge will take over the Great Barrier Reef Arena on Friday, October 24 at 3.30pm, honouring the moment Freeman captivated the world with her 400m victory at the Sydney 2000 Games, and celebrating the legacy she continues to build right here in North Queensland.
The community event invites primary and secondary students from across the region to take part in 400m races and 4x100m relay challenges, with one boy and one girl selected from each school for the solo sprint, and a mixed team of four for the relays. Cathy Freeman will personally present trophies to the winners, making it a memory that’s sure to stick with students for life.
The Great Barrier Reef Arena — recently upgraded and quickly becoming one of the state’s premier sporting venues — will play host to the community celebration, showcasing the incredible grassroots talent that calls Mackay home.
Freeman, a proud Kuku Yalanji woman with strong ties to North Queensland, has always carried her roots with pride, and her ongoing commitment to supporting youth, Indigenous communities, and environmental causes makes her visit even more meaningful.
Schools are encouraged to register their interest by August 29 by contacting nancy@harruppark.com.au.
From the red dirt to the reef, from Sydney 2000 to Brisbane 2032 — the next generation is getting ready to run.
Mackay students will soon take part in the Run With Cathy – Schools Challenge, racing alongside Cathy Freeman at the Great Barrier Reef Arena to mark 25 years since her iconic Olympic gold. Photo source: Harrup Park
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