Festival puts mental health in the spotlight

Coonawarra Running Festival returns this November

Registrations are now open for the 2023 Coonawarra Running Festival which will be held on Saturday, November 11. The day will include a variety of events including 1km, 5km, 10km and 21km running races.

The Wobbly Winery Walk event is for the less serious participants consisting of a 6km walk through six cellar door outlets and a few challenges along the way. There is also a fun race for keen toddlers.

All the action will be held in and around the Coonawarra Park which will have a festive atmosphere for the day including music and a variety of food to purchase, local wines and cocktails, coffee vans and market stalls in readiness for Christmas shopping. There will be a show ‘n’ shine vehicle exhibition – it attracted more than 50 vehicles last year in its inaugural year.

Transport is available at a minimal cost – information will released on Facebook or you can message organisers.

All funds raised from the event will be held in trust by Breakthrough Research Foundation to raise awareness and provide resources in the mental health space for the local community.

The day will be a fun filled day but also showcasing mental health resources and aiming to help dismiss the stigma of mental health. The event will also include a respectful observance of Remembrance Day at 11am.

To keep up to date and register for a running event; wobbly winery walk event, show ‘n shine, market stall holders and anything else please contact coonawarrarunningfestival.com. au; follow Coonawarra Running Festival on facebook or email [email protected]