Race The Valley Rattler
| MARY VALLEY HERITAGE RAILWAY PRESENTS | |
| THE GYMPIE REGIONAL REALTY RACE THE RATTLER | |
| Monday June 8, 2009 | |
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Race Details
| When: | Monday June 8, 2009 - Gympie. |
| What: | An 18.5 km foot race against the famous 'Valley Rattler' Steam Train. Includes an individual run or team challenge. Teams are made up of 4 competitors and each member completes approximately 4.5 km. |
| Time: | Train departs Gympie Station for Dagun at 8.00 am with the first 300 runners to register. Other runners and supporters are taken by bus to the start of the race. The race begins at 9.30 am from Dagun.
First runners cross the finish line shortly after 10.30 am and competitors and supporters will enjoy entertainment throughout the day at the old Gympie Station. 11.30 am - Course timing closes. 12.00 noon - Presentations and random draws. Buses will transport the team challenge runners to their changeover points from Dagun. Food will be available at both Dagun and Gympie Stations. |
| Supporters: | Supporter’s tickets are also available. The cost is $20 per Adult and $10 per Child. Supporters are transported to Dagun by bus then board ‘The Valley Rattler’ to cheer on the runners as they make their way back to the Old Gympie Station. Bookings are Essential. |
Race Information
Entry Forms are available and can be obtained by contacting the Mary Valley Heritage Railway on telephone 5482 2750 or
Click here for Entry Forms
For more information, please email: The Rattler Challenge
Visit this page for the 2008 Race Results
