Sun Run & Cole Classic Posted on February 16, 2012February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit More than 4,500 participants turned out on the 4th of February 2012 to take on the 6.5km (approximate) Sydney Morning Herald Sun Run from Dee Why to Manly. The following day, Sydney put on one of its best days of the summer at Australia’s largest ocean swim, the Sydney Morning Herald Cole Classic. The event was a great success despite the choppy conditions at Manly Beach. Amongst the competitors over the weekend were 15 enthusiastic ACRF supporters ready to run and swim in their events! A range of ages, abilities, and experience were represented in our supporter team this year – with many taking part in the races in honour of loved ones that had passed away from cancer. Many of the supporters had a great time making personal bests in their challenge, and many far exceeding their targets for fundraising as well! Continue reading “Sun Run & Cole Classic”
Getting active in the Cole Classic & Sun Run Posted on February 10, 2011February 25, 2018 by Carly du Toit Last weekend Sydney’s northern beaches were host to two widely attended events. The Cole Classic, now in its 28th year, and the brand new fun run, the Sun Run, making its debut. Thousands of people turned out across the two days to compete in these events, and among them were 13 ACRF supporters. Some of these supporters were competing for the first time, others were veterans for these sort of events, and each had their own personal reason for choosing to fundraise for cancer research. Some are cancer survivors and some have experienced the devastating loss of family and friends to cancer. Some also chose to support the ACRF because they believe that in funding research into all types of cancer we will make our way towards a cure. Continue reading “Getting active in the Cole Classic & Sun Run”
