Red Cross Murray Marathon 2006
| December 27, 2006 | to | December 31, 2006 |
One of world’s longest annual canoe races, the Murray Marathon covers a distance of 404km in five days, taking paddlers from Yarrawonga through to Swan Hill in Victoria, Australia.
Wholly owned and organised by the Australian Red Cross, funds raised during the Marathon are channelled back into the provision of vital community programs and emergency services provided by the Australian Red Cross, including Patient Transport, Emergency First Aid, Registration and Catering.
Attracting more than 800 participants, 300 volunteers and up to 3000 support crew, the event moves as a tent city from town to town. Paddlers share the experience of being challenged, the magic and camaraderie of paddling down the Murray River and in between all this fun, supporting the Australian Red Cross Victoria.
The Murray Marathon began in 1969 as a fundraiser for the Australian Red Cross Victoria and today it still continues to be.
To find out more go to… http://www.redcross.org.au/vic/murraymarathon.htm