We are just over two weeks away from runners in the 2025 Darrell Chapman Fun Run taking off from Woodlark Street in Lismore's CBD.

For those who have spent months training to be at peak fitness for the annual event, there is another opportunity to keep the fitness motivation going as we move into spring.

The Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run is back and is being held on Sunday, September 14, from 7am to 12pm at Alstonville High School for friendly competition and community fun.

Lace up your sneakers and choose from a variety of distances to suit all fitness levels: 

• 10km Run
• 5km Run 
• 3km Run 
• 5km Walk
• 1km Junior Dash
• Community Relay

Whether you're a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or a budding artist, there's something for everyone at this year's event, including prizes, plenty of activities, food and live music.

Between races, you can also check out the Young Entrepreneurs Market.

Running alongside the Fun Run, the Young Entrepreneurs Market, presented in partnership with D-Vine Creatives, is a vibrant showcase of young talent and creativity. This market provides a platform for young people to display their small businesses and handmade products. 

Explore a diverse range of offerings, including original art (paintings, drawings, and mixed media creations), handcrafted jewellery, crochet, sewing, badges and much more! 

It's a fantastic opportunity to support young entrepreneurs, discover unique treasures, and enjoy a vibrant community atmosphere. 

Organisers would like to thank their sponsors, as their generous support makes the Alstonville Wollongbar Fun Run possible: Allambi Care, Ballina Buslines, Daley Street Dental, Fitness Kidz, McGrath, Somerville Laundry and Lomax Solicitors, and Trident Fish & Grill.

Register today at alstonvillewollongbarfunrun.com.au. 

For the market, stalls are $20 and can be booked here: https://www.trybooking.com/DDWCS.

Don't miss out on an exciting day of fitness, creativity, and community spirit.