We have all being inspired by the incredible feats of athletes from around the world over the last couple of weeks competing in The Commonwealth Games held on the Gold Coast but here is chance to prove your mettle by competing in the 2018 Balmoral Burn and, at the same time, help raise money for children in hospital. This year it is being held on 27th May 2018. 
However you do not have to be an elite athlete – you can walk or crawl if you prefer. This is designed as a fun family day with races for children, parents with prams, disabled athletes, corporate teams etc as well as those serious runners determined to win the 2018 crown.
The 420 meter (1,378ft) hill run on one of the steepest streets in Sydney takes place every year up Awaba St …..so you do not have to venture far from The Oriana to the start of the race and be part of the fun.
Although many people participate each year in the various categories – some even run with their pets, many more are there to cheer on the participants. You can watch the progress of each race on big screens erected in the reserve by the beach……and there is entertainment on a specially erected stage for all to enjoy.
There are even free training sessions open to everyone on Sunday mornings throughout May. They are designed for all age groups and for all levels of fitness.
The event has now become an annual major fundraising event for the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, a charity providing children’s health services, mainly buying essential and often life-saving medical equipment for Neonatal Units and Paediatric Wards in hospitals and health service centres across Australia and East Timor.
The weather and water are still warm so why not enjoy at short break at The Oriana and get fit at the same time. There are still some vacancies in May.
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