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Minister for Education's message

"I’m delighted to announce the opening of the Minister’s Running Challenge for 2024. Register and log on, and make sure you put down the distance, whether you’re running, walking, or wheeling. Get active and get moving."

Minister for Education, Hon Dr Tony Buti MLA

Basic healthy habits

By engaging in regular physical activity, participants develop endurance, strength, and overall fitness, leading to improved wellbeing and increased self-confidence. The challenge provides the structure and incentives needed to motivate children to make fitness a priority, helping them lay the foundation for a healthier future.

Prizes

Join the running challenge for your chance to win! Students who log their running achievements each week go in the draw to win a prize.

Perth Running Festival Burswood Park 4km Dash

Select runners who complete the challenge between Monday 15 July and Friday 13 September will receive free entry into the Perth Running Festival Burswood Park 4km Dash on Sunday 6 October at Optus Stadium in Perth.