Last year’s run was cancelled due to the pandemic, but this year 350 entrants took part in the 2021 Griffith sport Logan Fun Run event.
The event was held under cool but sunny skies at Logan campus last weekend.
Chris Beattie, Associate Director Campus Life Corporate Services said it was fantastic to have the event back at Logan, given the last-minute Melbourne lockdown before the race.
“There’s always that hesitation, in today’s world, where you’re never sure what’s around the corner,” he said.
“I know that our events team took a lot of those considerations into account in their planning.
“Last year, we actually managed to run the event virtually, where people registered and did the run offsite, but the great thing about the Griffith Sport Logan Fun Run is that it’s a lovely community event.
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With 350 participants, numbers this year were down slightly.
“We expect the event to grow year on year and we didn’t quite hit the pre COVID number this year but given the uncertainty around people registering, and not knowing if events are really going to take place, I think having over 350 was a pretty good result,” Chris said.
The event raised more than $1500 for the AEIOU Foundation and provided valuable event management experience to 41 Griffith student volunteers.
