Rocky River Run
| Rocky River Run | |
|---|---|
| Date | late May / early June |
| Location | Rockhampton |
| Event type | road |
| Distance | Half-marathon |
| Established | 2007 |
| Official site | http://7rockyriverrun.com.au/ |
The Rocky River Run (currently branded as the 7 Rocky River Run for sponsorship reasons) is a half-marathon fun run held in the Australian city of Rockhampton in either late May or early June each year.[1][2]
The event also incorporates 10-kilometre, 5-kilometre and 2-kilometre events. The courses are centred around Rockhampton's Fitzroy River and all except the 2-kilometre course traverse the heritage-listed Alexandra Bridge and the Fitzroy Bridge.[3]
The Rocky River Run began when the local Rotary Club created the event in 2007 with just 358 entrants competing but has steadily grown in popularity.[4][5][6][7]
Rotary continued to organise the Rocky River Run until it grew so large it became difficult for the community group to organise and were considering cancelling the event in 2016. However, they reached an agreement with local employment agency Capricorn Training Company to take over the organisation of the event.[7][8][9]
In 2017, the Seven Network became the official naming rights sponsor.[10]
The event celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2017.[11]
In recent years, the number of competitors has been fluctuating around 2000 competitors.[12][13]
The event is held as a way to raise money for charities, namely youth suicide preventative and mental health initiatives such as RUOK? Day.[14][15]
In 2017, the event raised $15,000 for R U OK? Day initiatives and another $15,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities.[16]
Originally commencing from Victoria Park in Wandal, the Rocky River Run moved to the newly redeveloped Quay Street riverside precinct in the city in 2017.[11][17][18]
Results[edit]
The winners of the Rocky River Run half-marathon and their recorded times since 2013:[19][20][21][22][23]
| Year | Men's winner | Time (h:m:s) | Women's winner | Time (h:m:s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Louis McAfee | 01:12:21 | Kiarra Walters | 01:27:52 |
| 2016 | Glen Yarham | 01:17:21 | Clare O'Brien | 01:24:20 |
| 2015 | Chris Pollock | 01:15:22 | Anna McMurtrie | 01:25:19 |
| 2014 | Paul Tucker | 01:16:52 | Katie Keohane | 01:31:37 |
| 2013 | Paul Tucker | 01:17:07 | Leah Cheal | 01:30:14 |
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Event: Rocky River Run, Running Calendar website. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ Healthy Activities: Rocky River Run, Kickstart CQ website. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ O'Neill, Sharyn Opinion: The Rocky River Run is for everyone, The Morning Bulletin, 24 April 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Haydock, Amy 1000-plus brave Rocky River Run, Queensland Times, 13 June 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ 1500 start Rocky River Run, The Morning Bulletin, 3 June 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Rocky River Run attracts thousands for a good cause, Sunshine Coast Daily, 25 May 2014. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ a b Rocky River Run, Rotary Club of Rockhampton website. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ Plane, Melanie Rocky River Run set to expand as CTC takes control, The Morning Bulletin, 20 January 2016. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ Rocky River Run, CTC Employment website. Accessed 8 March 2017.
- ^ Competitors register early interest in 7 Rocky River Run, The Morning Bulletin, 1 February 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ a b Runners warm up for 10th Rocky River Run, The Morning Bulletin, 26 May 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Curran, Michelle More than 2200 start in Rocky River Run this morning, The Morning Bulletin, 1 June 2013. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Smith, Leighton Rocky River Run a rippa day out for great cause, The Morning Bulletin, 29 May 2017. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- ^ Lewis, Megan; Roberts, Alice Charity run helps flood victims, ABC Capricornia, 4 February 2012. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ 7 Rocky River Run Supporting R U OK?, 7 Rocky River Run website, 26 May 2017. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ Division of funds raised, 7 Rocky River Run website, 21 July 2017. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ Done, Georgia Rocky River Run, Seven News, 29 May 2017. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ Stewart, Jessica Records Broken, Seven News, 29 May 2017. Accessed 7 March 2018.
- ^ 2013 Rocky River Run Results, The Timing Wizards. Accessed 8 March 2018.
- ^ 2014 Rocky River Run Results, The Timing Wizards. Accessed 8 March 2018
- ^ 2015 Rocky River Run Results, The Timing Wizards. Accessed 8 March 2018
- ^ 2016 Rocky River Run Race Results, My Race Result. Accessed 8 March 2018.
- ^ 2017 Rocky River Run Race Results, My Race Result. Accessed 8 March 2018.