Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is the HBF Run for a Reason?
  2. Why are we holding the event?
  3. Who are the charities?
  4. What are the courses?
  5. How many people will participate?
  6. How do I register to participate?

What is the HBF Run for a Reason?

The HBF Run for a Reason, presented by The West Australian, is a walk/run event that is being held on 23 May 2010.

 

The HBF Run for a Reason will be a true community event, bringing together people of all ages and levels of fitness who will thrive on the opportunity to run for their reason, whether that be supporting one of our six chronic disease charity partners, achieving personal fitness goals or having a fun day out.

 

 

 

 

             

 

Why are we holding the HBF Run for a Reason?

Our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in the West Australian community. 

 

Currently, 50% of adults do not exercise at recommended levels and over 60% of adults are currently overweight or obese. Tragically 80% of all deaths are caused by chronic disease and many of these are preventable through lifestyle changes, including increasing physical activity levels.

 

This event is part of our Community Health Advocacy program whose purpose is provide and promote information, and support causes, programs and activities that encourage West Australians to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviours. 

 

 

 

 

Who are the charities?

We are partnering with six of West Australia’s peak charities that are leading the way in reducing the prevalence of chronic disease, specifically, Arthritis Foundation WA, Asthma Foundation WA, Cancer Council WA, Diabetes WA, Heart Foundation WA and Lifeline WA. 

 


 

 

We are encouraging everyone to fundraise for a cause of their choice from one of the six charities. We are aiming to raise over $200,000 in 2010. 

 

 

 

 

 

What are the courses? 

There are the 14km and 4.5km distances to choose from.  Both distances will start and finish in the Perth CBD and will cover a scenic flat course around the river. 

 

The longer category will offer the unique opportunity to run or walk over sections of the Kwinana, Mitchell and Graham Farmer Freeways, including a notable passage through the Northbridge Tunnel.

 

                                    

 

All participants will get the rare opportunity of finishing the event by running onto the iconic WACA ground.

 

  

How many people will participate?

We are expecting over 7,500 participants to take part in the inaugural event in 2010, making it one of the biggest events of its kind in West Australia. 

 

This event is targeting the whole community and not just elite sports people. 

 

 

 

 

 

How do I register to participate?

Online registrations are now closed, however late registrations are available at the HBF Marquee, Forrest Place.