Thousands of people turned up in Perth today with one mission – to take part in the 14th annual HBF Run for a Reason.
Around 40,000 made their way to the CBD race to help raise money for charity.
Whether they walked, ran, or wheeled their way through the three courses – Brooks Half Marathon, Specsavers 12km, and CommBank 3km – their hard efforts helped to raise nearly $1.7 million for more than 350 charities.
Not only did people run in the event, so did a robot.
Engineering students from UWA developed humanoid robot StUWArt who successfully completed the 3km course to raise funds for the Perth Children’s Hospital Foundation.
HBF chief executive Dr Lachlan Henderson said since its inception in 2010, HBF Run for a Reason has raised over $15.6 million for health and community organisations across WA.
“HBF Run for a Reason is recognised around the country. It’s not just the participants but the volunteers and the friends and family cheering everyone on that make this event a highlight for many people, myself included,” Henderson said.
“The commitment and generosity on display really speaks to the strength of our community.
“Thank you to everyone who trained, donated, and volunteered their time to make today such a success.”
Luke Burrows ran the men’s Brooks Half Marathon the fastest, in a total of 1:05:54 with Nera Jareb completing the course the fastest for the women with a time of 1:19:27.
The Specsavers 12km fastest runners were Reece Harris with a time of 00:37:53 and Debbie Donald at 00:43:34.
CommBank 3km’s speediest participants were Jonah Hankeri who finished in 00:9:45 and Maddie Luscombe with a time of 00:11:09
This year’s highest individual fundraiser is Duke Storer who raised $16,682 for Cystic Fibrosis WA.
