Runners set for stunning day out

RUNNERS of all abilities are invited to take part in Wild Mount Trail Run in Buangor State Park this December.

The event on the Mount Beeripmo Trail began in 2020 and aims to provide a fun weekend in nature to end the Victorian trail running calendar.

Runners can participate in 21, 11 or five-kilometre courses which allow participants to see the natural scenery of the park.

Director of Tour de Trails Chris Ord said there is something for everyone at the event.

“We have all different distances which are all trail runs and are about journeying through nature and enjoying being immersed in the beautiful ranges,” he said.

“We started the event because the Berripmo trail is a beautiful, beautiful trail.

“It goes through waterfalls and up onto the escarpment with beautiful views of the Pyrenees.”

One of the aims of the event is to allow participants to immerse themselves in nature.

“The point of the event is people getting out and enjoying nature in a nice, safe fun away,” said Mr Ord.

“There’s science that the more time we spend in nature the better it is for us physically and mentally.”

Mr Ord said trail running is also better on the body as participants are moving on different surfaces and regularly changing directions.

“If you’re running on a road, you’ve got traffic going by and you’re also pounding the pavement which has a higher impact,” he said.

“Trail running is easier on your bones, joints and ligaments and you’re not overstressing one particular group of muscles.

“There’s a particular alchemy about running the trails that comes together and you’ll never run a road again if you don’t have to.”

The event will take place on Saturday 3 December. To find out more information visit wildmountrun.com.