Schools, Teachers and Students - This is for you

Come be part of the Sports Festivities 

Don't miss your chance to be part of history with the inaugural Festival of Athletics - one of the largest and premier community athletics event in Australia. With so much to do and see there is something for everyone. 

The Festival of Athletics will involve three events all located at the Townsville Sports Reserve. This includes the 5km and 9km Fun Run, the Team Challenge for schools and corporate bodies, and an athletics championship targeting regional to Olympic athletes.

To provide further enticement, the day will include entertainment on the fun run course, sponsor activations and a range of innovative attractions and stalls that promote healthy living and increases community engagement. 

All of this and more. Lock in your calendars now the 18-20 June 2021. 

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Entries are now open for the Community Fun Run. Run, walk or roll around a course that showcases the best of North Ward. There is a range of courses, including a team run, that is perfect for all fitness levels. Make sure you register early so you can get a limited edition participation medal. This event is perfect to end the school terms Cross Country program. 

Team Challenge entry portal is now live. Sign your team up now to compete in a fun, innovative challenge to see who will be rewarded with the golden cup. 

• School Challenge – compete with your classmates, teachers and/or family members to see which school comes out on top. We want to know who will be the champion school for 2021. 

Track and Field event portal is now live. Students, parents and teachers can sign up to compete in a range of track and field events - open to all ages and abilities. No membership requirements required - reducing the barriers to compete in sport. We have confirmed that over 20 Olympic / Olympic hopefuls will be present - how cool would it be to watch and compete with them.