Go The Tan is the single biggest event organised by FARA each year, to raise funds and generate publicity for Friedreich Ataxia. We hope to see you and all your friends and family there!
Go The Tan is Melbourne’s official Tan time trial. Sprint, jog or walk one lap of the famous 3.87km tan track to receive your official 2012 Tan time.
This is the eighth consecutive year of the event, which takes place on Friday, 10 and Saturday, 11 February 2012 around the Tan Running Track, Botanic Gardens, Kings Domain in Melbourne.
All profits from Go the Tan 2012 support FARA in our continued mission to support Australia’s world leading research seeking a treatment and cure for Friedreich Ataxia.
For full event details and to register your entry online, go to www.gothetan.com.au
In 2011 some sprinted, like Ned Verwey from Haileybury College, who beat all comers in the School’s Challenge and registered the fastest time across the whole weekend of just 12:06. And Commonwealth Gold Medal Winner Lisa Weightman who went around in 13:15:
- Schools challenge start (Ned Verwey front left)
Lisa Weightman barely breaks a sweat despite registering the fastest female time of 2011. She talks with Terry O'Hanlon of FARA and Professor Martin Delatycki who took time out from his world-leading FA research work to take part.
Others jogged or walked. The important thing was that everyone enjoyed themselves and all contributed towards FARA’s ongoing work.
- Mick Coffee and Catherine Bye
Angus Norris, David O'Hanlon and Bekki Molineux complete GTT at their own leisurely pace.