HOW fast can a paddlesteamer truly go — and can you outrun it at its most powerful?
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A challenge that, for the 23rd year, the residents of Echuca-Moama will again have the chance to prove with the running of the 2019 Sweat v Steam.
The event has undergone some changes since the 2018 race, with the Echuca-Moama Triathlon Club taking over the reins of the event from the YMCA and Edge FM.
The event will also see a change in its distance, with the 12.5km race being replaced by a 10km version, while the 5km will continue to be a part of the event.
As has become tradition, Laurie Edmondstone will again run his 10-week training program for the event, starting on July 29, as the town builds to the October 6 running of the race.
EMTC president Steve Loader said the Tri Club wanted to play a role in keeping the community event strong.
‘‘The committee who organised the event in the past are still heavily involved in the organisation, we’ve just stepped in to help with some of the back of house stuff,’’ he said.
‘‘Many of the members of the committee were already involved with the Tri Club, so we thought it was a really good fit for everyone involved.’’
Loader said it was an opportunity to be involved in an event that gives back to the community.
‘‘As in the past, all the revenue and funds for the event will be invested back into the community. People will be able to make submissions for grants out of what is made from the race so we are able to reinvest the money back into the community. It’s a pretty special event in terms of what it can do for our towns.’’
A strong turnout is once again expected for the event.
‘‘We are hoping for 500 or more runners,’’ Loader said.
‘‘We’ve capped the event at 750, which could be a bit ambitious, but the committee is ambitious.
‘‘They’re also highly skilled in what they do, so we believe we are able to get as many people running as we can.’’
As in previous years, the Riv has returned as a major sponsor of the event.
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