Biggest Roo Run yet: fun run to hop into town

PARTICIPATION is expected to reach an all-time high next Friday (December 27) for the 11th annual Roo Run.

Event leader Julian Spence said entries are already at double what they were at this point in 2023.

“It’s huge for us,” Mr Spence said. “Usually, most people enter in those few days after Christmas, so it’s nice to get a much better heads-up well ahead of time.

“Based on this, we are looking at it being the biggest one yet, which is capped at 1000. We’ve never been in this position before, so we are stoked.”

The 2024 Roo Run will see both elite and recreational athletes race in 1.5-kilometre, four-kilometre and eight-kilometre Grommet Gallops on the beaches, riverbanks and clifftops of Anglesea.

Mr Spence said event organisers have locked in some “quality athletes” who will be making their way to the Surf Coast to compete.

“We’ve probably got the deepest field so far, in terms of the top end,” he said.

“We are attracting some great quality. Last year’s winner Toby Menday is running, Brady Threlfall who is a sub 2:20 marathoner is as well, and Olympian Ellie Pashley has also entered.

“We’ve certainly got some good ones.”

He said the event could not happen without the support of local businesses and people.

“It’s been incredible. All the community groups have put their hand up to help out and we can’t thank them enough.

“It keeps us going to be perfectly honest. There resources are invaluable.”

For last minute entries, head to www.roorun.com.au