Hanging Rock’s annual Run the Rock race has returned, with registrations now open for the iconic race.
The race is organised by running and fitness lifestyle company Sole Motive and will take place on April 20, with distances including 22, 13.5, five kilometres and a kids two kilometre.
Sole Motive race director Julie Tedde said the race has always been at Hanging Rock, but the tracks have changed as the event has grown.
“The various distances consider all types of runners… and it’s a great combination of trail running and open roads,” she said.
Ms Tedde said preparation is the most important thing for the race, and includes consistent training, purchasing the right shoes, and wearing comfortable clothing.
“The biggest tip is to practise, for example if you are going to have some drinks in the race, it’s important to try them in the training.”
Runner Taylah Elliott said she grew up running laps around the local footy running track, and has decided to take part in the 13.5 kilometre race.
“In the past six months I decided to get back into consistent running because I found that I always experienced a positive mood change after every run,” she said.
“I chose to run the 13.5km in Run the Rock as a challenge to myself as it’s a distance that I’ve never attempted.
“Hanging Rock also provides a beautiful landscape that will hopefully prove to be a great distraction when the run gets tough.”
If running isn’t your forte, the event will have lots of other fun, family friendly activities, food trucks and live music in the event village.
Zoe Moffatt
