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Run with Cathy Freeman - 25 Year Celebration

🏅 Run With Cathy – Schools Challenge 
📅 Friday, 24 October 2025
📍 Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration as we mark the 25th anniversary of Cathy Freeman’s iconic gold medal win at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.

This landmark event will inspire the next generation of athletes as Mackay’s primary and secondary school students take part in:
👟 4x100m Relay Challenge – One team of 4 (2 girls & 2 boys) per school.
👟 400m Races – One girl and one boy to represent each school.

🏆 Cathy Freeman will be there on the day to present to the winners and celebrate the incredible talent of our region’s young athletes.

This event is proudly hosted at the Great Barrier Reef Arena as part of our journey towards Brisbane 2032, inspiring greatness every step of the way.

📧 Contact: nancy@harruppark.com.au to register your school or for more information.
Let’s celebrate the past, present, and future of Australian sport – and run together with one of our greatest heroes.
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Women in Sport - Leadership Breakfast

📅 Friday, 24th October 2025

🕢 7:30am – 9:00am

📍 Harrup Park Functions Room
 
Join us for an inspiring morning as we celebrate women shaping the future of sport! ✨
 
Hear from an incredible panel of Olympic legends:
🏅 Cathy Freeman OAM – Gold Medalist & Australian icon
🏅 Tracey Belbin OAM – Mackay’s own hockey gold medalist
🏅 Linda McKenzie OAM – Mackay swimmer & gold medalist
 
Together they’ll share powerful insights on pathways for girls in sport, leadership, diversity, and the Olympic legacy leading the way to Brisbane 2032.
 
🎟 Tickets just $60 (includes a plated breakfast).
💡 All proceeds go to support local girls’ sport participation via the Mackay Sports Foundation.
✨ Don’t miss this chance to be inspired and support the next generation of women in sport!
👉 Get your tickets now and be part of the movement.