ASRWC news - 2024 Calendar - Grand Prix Winners - and more!
 

What a year 2023 has been for running in Alice Springs! We've managed to have an event on average every 2 weeks!! It's been a big one, and we're looking to achieve this and more for 2024. Below you'll find our grand plans for 2024, we have more of the same exciting events for you with the addition of the Masters Games in October. The committee is excited to step it up in 2024 with some new faces, energy and bigger ideas :)

Happy Holidays, Everyone! we look forward to running with you again soon!

2024 ASRWC Season Launch - Welcome Back Mparntwe Free 5km/2.5km Fun Run/Walk

https://www.asrwc.com.au/events/218578

A FREE 5km and 2.5km footpath loop to suit anyone.. Our River Run Course!!
Runners, Walkers, and Pram Friendly

6:20AM Briefing 
6:30AM Start

Bring in the new running year with ASRWC!!

Includes a prize draw for members.

Start/finish at the river footpath opposite Todd Tavern (near the River Activation Space).

Please register for the event beforehand; however, we will accept registrations on the day.

TBA: 2024 bibs maybe ready for pick-up for registered members.

The course is not pet-friendly due to the grated foot bridge along the course. 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

2024 Event Calendar

We have been scheming and planning for a few months, and this is what we have planned for next year! This will evolve over the year and is subject to change.

https://www.asrwc.com.au/gallery/11941/

2023 Grand Prix Winners

We love seeing our members participate, above all else, at our events. Of course, winning is wonderful, but turning up, having a great time and encouraging others are just as important :) These winners represent all of these things, and we were happy to be able to reward them with a gift card for their efforts this year. Keep your eyes out for 2024's member comp. Marsha will be the mastermind, and we can't wait to see what she comes up with.

Summer Sunday Series Success

Wow! The Summer Sunday Series were a blast to put on; we had such a great time with everyone putting on some fun trail events, chatting and nibbling on some yummy food. The last event certainly threw us a curve ball but we were able to sort out a course change with that torrent of water :)

If you haven't seen them.. you can find the results here (Thanks Marsha): 
Summer Sunday Series - Event 1 Spencer Loop

Summer Sunday Series - Event 2 Bradshaw

Summer Sunday Series - Event 3 Little Lara

November 2023 Member of the Month

We have the pleasure of announcing November 2023's Member of the Month...

Anna Lennie!!

Anna supports her friends, family and just all runners in general in the background by volunteering and being an amazing and thoughtful person. She is at Mulga camp every year for Westmacs, giving kind words, delicious food or telling you to get your skates on if needed. She ran and volunteered at The Red Centre Wringer after being ill, and still managed a few laps and did an Assistant RD shift that evening. She participates in club events regularly, bringing a smile and cheering everyone on from the sidelines.

And most recently, she surprised Hehlee Duke with her 1st marathon in South Australia and then ran the whole marathon with her.

A big thank you to Anna for all that you do.

Who's our Member of the Month for December? Well, we usually would have a shout-out for a nomination, but we have already received one, and we'll share it soon. It will bring a tear to your eye, it is so inspiring!!

West Macs Monster  - why not upgrade?

If you haven't already heard, the 25km Simpsons Monster is sold out, and the 65km Ormiston Monster too! If you are entered in this event for 2024, have run a Monster before, and perhaps have been toying around with pushing yourself EVEN further..  why not consider upgrading to the 128km Ellery Monster ?   Spots are still available for the 128km Ellery Monster or the 231km Sonder Monster! https://westmacsmonster.com.au/