For the first time, people will be able to roll, ride as well as run down the Hamilton Airport runway in an annual fundraiser.
Set to take off on Sunday, 14th March 2021, the Rotary ‘Run the Runway’ event will also include mobility scooters, wheelchairs and strollers.
Beginning at 7.15am, walkers, runners and users of mobility scooters and wheelchairs are invited to run, ride or walk the length of the 2.2km runway.
A digital clock will be present for the more competitive to record their times.
Limited to 600 people, the event is organised by the local Rotary Clubs, created to raise money for local and international charities and projects.
Event co-ordinator Mike Cahill from Fairfield Rotary Club said he hoped all those in Hamilton would take the chance to participate and support this unique event.
"This event is only available in two places in New Zealand and is only offered in four places in the southern hemisphere.
"You don’t realise how big the runway is until you’re out there, It’s quite an amazing experience."
On offer is a first prize of a free flight over Hamilton, which has been kindly donated by the Kiwi Balloon Company he said.
Registration fee:
$30 per Adult
$80 per Family 2 Adults + 2 Children (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
$100 per Team of 4 people
You can register and purchase tickets on the website at: www.runtherunway.org