Welcome to Running Pink
Running for a Cure
1 solo female runner, 20,000 kilometres, 25 million steps, 55 kms a day, every day, A Pink Caravan Convoy, 3 world records, a 1 lap around Australia, all for breast cancer research & support.
Ultra marathon World and Australian record holder Deborah De Williams is at it again! This time Deborah, along with her constant companion her Border Collie, Maggie, aims to become the 1st female (& the 1st dog) to run around Australia! Deborah is using her feet again to support charity and Running Pink is proud to be supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To make a donation visit our donation page.
Running Pink - Running for a cure: The Deborah De Williams, World Record Run Around Australia is an epic journey on foot starting on the 25th October 2008 in Hobart. During the enduring 365 days on the road, Deborah will be visiting over 300 communities, talking at over 250 schools & service groups and running on average 55 kilometres per day, everyday, with NO DAYS OFF to complete the world record run of over 20,000 kilometres before returning to Hobart on the 24th October 2009.
The complete itinerary and map of the run can be found here
A pink caravan convoy supplied by Regent Caravans will follow Deborah and Maggie around Australia. If you see our vehicles on the side of a highway somewhere out there or in your community do come and say hello. We just love to chat and Maggie loves to greet people. If you can´t get out to see us you can email Maggie on maggie@runningpink.com.au or Deborah on deborah@runningpink.com.au.
To find out when Deborah will be in visiting your community click here. If you would like Deborah and her pink convoy to visit your school, club or community group when she is in your town contact us here.
Running Pinks main aim is to raise over $300,000 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. To achieve this goal Running Pink is selling commemoration run wristbands. The aim is to sell over 500,000 of these fun and attractive pink swirl silicone bands. To make a donation, purchase a run wristband, or other run merchandise click here.
If you are interested in selling the bands or having a donation tin at your business please contact the team at Running Pink on info@runningpink.com.au.
Would you like a personally signed t-shirt from Deborah and Maggie then be part of our $1000 club. Visit the Supports Page on this website to find out more!!
Where I'll Be This Week
| Date | From/To | Arriving | State |
| 21/11/2008 | Lake Bunbury to Derwent Bridge | TAS | |
| 22/11/2008 | Derwent Bridge to Miena | TAS | |
| 23/11/2008 | Miena to Bothwell | 5pm Bothwell | TAS |
| 24/11/2008 | Bothwell to Hamilton | 1pm Hamilton | TAS |
| 25/11/2008 | Hamilton to New Norfolk | 1pm New Norfolk | TAS |
| 26/11/2008 | New Norfolk to Sorell | 11am Hobart 7pm Sorell | TAS |
Upcoming Events
Sunday, 23 November 2008
Today´s Fundraising station: The team will be fundraising outside the general store at Bothwell from 12pm until Deborah and Maggie arrive.
Today´s Arrival Station(s): All welcome to come and say hello to Deborah and Maggie as they run around Australia. Today they will be at.......
- 6pm: Queens Park Bothwell.
Today´s School visit: There is no school visit planned for today. If you would like Deborah and Maggie to visit your school when they are here contact us through the website. Maggie loves to talk and run with the kids.
Today´s community event: There is no organized community event today.Monday, 24 November 2008
Today´s Fundraising station: Hamilton Main St 10am - 3pm
Today´s Arrival Station(s): All welcome to come and say hello to Deborah and Maggie as they run around Australia. Today they will be at.......
- 1pm: Hamiton Council Offices.
Today´s School visit: There is no school visit planned for today. If you would like Deborah and Maggie to visit your school when they are here contact us through the website. Maggie loves to talk and run with the kids.
Today´s community event:
- 1pm: Come and say hello to Deborah and Maggie as they are greeted into Hamlton by the mayor of Central Highand Council at the Hamilton Council Chambers.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
Today´s Fundraising station: New Newfolk Friendly IGA 10am - 3pm
Today´s Arrival Station(s): All welcome to come and say hello to Deborah and Maggie as they run around Australia. Today they will be at.......
- 12.50pm: New Norfolk High School
- 2pm: New Norfolk Friendly IGA.
Today´s School visit: Today we go and talk to the kids at
- 12.50pm: New Norfolk High School.
Today´s community event:
- 2pm: Deborah and Maggie with be greeted into New Norfolk by the mayor of Derwent Valley Council at the New Norfolk Friendly IGA all welcome to come and say hello
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Today´s Fundraising station: Eastlands Shopping Centre 9am - 6pm
Today´s Arrival Station(s): All welcome to come and say hello to Deborah and Maggie as they run around Australia. Today they will be at.......
- 1pm: Eastlands Shopping Centre.
- 3pm: Anaconda, Cambridge
- 6pm: Woodfire Pizza Resturant, Sorrell
Today´s School visit: There is no school visit planned for today. If you would like Deborah and Maggie to visit your school when they are here contact us through the website. Maggie loves to talk and run with the kids.
Today´s community event:
- 1pm: Deborah and Maggie will be greeted by the mayor of Clarence Council at Eastlands Shopping Center.
- 1.30pm - 3pm: Run with Deborah and Maggie from Eastlands to Anaconda in Cambridge.
- 3pm: Anaconda will be having a sausage sizzle for when Deborah and Maggie when they arrive at their srore so come along and grab a snag for a good cause and say hello too.
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Today´s Fundraising station: Town Centre Dunally 10am - 3pm
Today´s Arrival Station(s): All welcome to come and say hello to Deborah and Maggie as they run around Australia. Today they will be at.......
- 1pm: Main Street Dunally
Today´s School visit: Today we go and talk to the kids at
- 1.10pm: Dunally Primary School.