Egmont Village Mid Winter Fun Run 2021
The 10th Egmont Village Mid Winter Fun Run & Walk on Sunday, 27 June 2021 has something for everyone with 3km, 5km, 7km and 10km fun run and walk events.
The courses are on road and well-surfaced farm races. Come and enjoy the country atmosphere and hospitality.
10km walkers start 9.30am and everyone else at 10.00am. Prizegiving kicks off at 11.45am and includes spot prizes. Plus there is a BBQ, tea, coffee and more for sale.
This event is a fundraiser for Egmont Village School.
Enter Online at:
funrun.egmontvillage.co.nz...
or
Enter on the day - registration/entries open from 8.30am
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