Lawler Partners is proud to announce they will be the major sponsor of the inaugural Hunter Valley Winery Running Festival, which will incorporate the Region’s only marathon event. The Festival is being organised by Event Director and local running enthusiast Paul Humphreys, and will be held on the 23rd July, 2006 with Hunter Valley Gardens being the race headquarters.
The motivation behind the event is not only to satisfy novice and serious runners who are looking for more than a hard slog on the pavement, but also follows the trend of the regional running festivals overseas which are putting the lesser known regions of Europe on the sport enthusiast map.
There will be something for all ability and fitness levels, with the Festival featuring the marathon running race, (including a 2 or 4 person relay marathon), a half marathon, a 10km run, a 5km run/walk and a Winery Wander Tour for those who want to take it a little easier.
Lawler Partners were immediately attracted to the event which has the potential to highlight the wonderful diversity of the region.
"Our firm is about helping our clients through the operational and strategic issues around the management of their growing businesses. Completing a marathon and running a business are closely aligned - the key to success is not only in the goal setting, it's also about the ongoing commitment and being strong in both mind and body”, commented Managing Director, Terry Lawler.
The marathon will be run on a 2 loop, 21 .1 km course utilising cycle ways and roads around Broke, Ekerts, Thompson, Debeyers, and McDonalds Road. Mr. Humphreys, who is also the event manager for the Hunters largest triathlon and the Hunter Mountain Duathalon Series has spent many hours on the course
design and feels that while the course is not easy, it has a great mix of vineyard experiences and running terrain.
For further information contact Managing Director Terry Lawler on 02 49622688.
