THE Deb Rielly Run for the Kids is back on Sunday, February 23 and is looking to get bigger and better. The event will continue to perpetuate the memory of local legend and tireless community worker Deb Rielly and carry on her desire to help young people and the broader community.
In 2012 Deb created the Keeping Kids on Track Fun Run to encourage families and particularly young people to become more active and get out and about in the environment. The event continued until 2018 before going into a hiatus during the COVID-19 period. Deb passed away in 2019 and in 2024 the Run was resurrected as the Deb Rielly Run for the Kids to help recognise her massive contribution to the community.
The 2024 event was fairly low key as it set about re-establishing itself. It was well supported and set the groundwork for its future. The 2025 run will take significant steps forward with the introduction of a half marathon and timing to encourage participants who have a more competitive edge.
While the event will broaden to attract the more serious competitors it will still remain family-orientated with a range of distances for less serious runners and walkers. There is also the opportunity for competitors to form teams with prize money for the team with the most members.
Starting at the main Kilcunda Foreshore car park the various distances will take in the Kilcunda Trestle Bridge, Bass Coast Rail Trail and for the half marathon part of the George Bass Walk.
The event is being organised by the Dalyston Football Netball Club with support from other community groups. For further information contact the event coordinator Frank Angarane on 0418 529 310 or ontheroad3995@gmail.com To register go to raceroster.com/events/2025/98253/deb-rielly-run-for-the-kids.
