The gift, which forms part of the Victorian Athletic League season, will include 11 finals with more than $20,000 of prize money up for grabs across juniors’, men’s, women’s and masters’ events.
Feature races on the day include the DB Results 120m Men’s Gift, Microenterprise Launchpad 120m Women’s Gift and the Australian Trenching and Excavations 300m Open Masters race, likely the richest masters race in the world.
Earlier in the year the Seymour Running Club set an ambitious goal of 500 athlete entries across the Seymour Gift program, with SRC president Blair Collins delighted with the final result.
“I’ve been to a few gifts so far this year and there’s a real buzz around the Seymour Gift,” Mr Collins said.
“Athletes are excited about the magnificent surface at Kings Park and can’t wait to run on one of the top grounds in regional Victoria.
“To have more than 600 entries is a testament to the hard work our committee has been putting in behind the scenes and the support shown by our generous sponsors.
“We’re eager to put on a great show and make the Seymour Gift an annual event that rivals the biggest gifts on the Victorian Athletic League calendar.”
While there will be plenty of action on the track, Mr Collins emphasised the great opportunities available to enjoy the day around Kings Park.
“While the main show is undoubtedly the running, there’s something for everyone off the track,” Mr Collins said.
“We’ve got two separate hospitality areas for people to enjoy the afternoon in, Little Athletics will be running the canteen, the Seymour Lions will have the bar open and we’ll have a barbecue operating on-site.
“For those wanting to just rock up and see what all the fuss is about, general admission tickets are available at the gate.
“The Seymour Gift is shaping up to be a massive event for our community and I urge everyone to get on board and be a part of this historic day.”
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