Runners to tackle Yarra Bend Handicap
Members of the Victorian Cross Country League (VCCL) Inc. will be taking part in the Yarra Bend Handicap race in August.
The race, which forms part of the VCCL running calendar, will be run over a 6.5km course at the TH Westfield Reserve, off Yarra Bend Road in Clifton Hill.
Groups organising events such as this often use printing services to create entry forms and signage.
The roots of the VCCL go back to the early 1930s, when a group of trainers and runners wanted to start a club specifically for holding cross country races through the winter months. Held in May 1933, the first race saw thirteen runners compete over a 1,000 yard course at Maribyrnong in heavy rain.
The wet start obviously didn’t obviously didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the group and another race the next week attracted 40 competitors. When the club held its first marathon in November 1939, the weather was similarly bleak. Over the years, the club has had various names and became the VCCL in 1970.
The Yarra Bend Handicap will be run on Sunday 25th August from 10am with a staggered start. Fun runners can enter on the day for a $15 entry fee. Prize money will be $200 for first, $60 for second and $40 for third. Only VCCL members are eligible for prize money.
The race, which forms part of the VCCL running calendar, will be run over a 6.5km course at the TH Westfield Reserve, off Yarra Bend Road in Clifton Hill.
Groups organising events such as this often use printing services to create entry forms and signage.
The roots of the VCCL go back to the early 1930s, when a group of trainers and runners wanted to start a club specifically for holding cross country races through the winter months. Held in May 1933, the first race saw thirteen runners compete over a 1,000 yard course at Maribyrnong in heavy rain.
The wet start obviously didn’t obviously didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the group and another race the next week attracted 40 competitors. When the club held its first marathon in November 1939, the weather was similarly bleak. Over the years, the club has had various names and became the VCCL in 1970.
The Yarra Bend Handicap will be run on Sunday 25th August from 10am with a staggered start. Fun runners can enter on the day for a $15 entry fee. Prize money will be $200 for first, $60 for second and $40 for third. Only VCCL members are eligible for prize money.