WICKHAM MARATHON MAMA'S PREPARE TO RUN 21KM DESPITE GOLD COAST HALF MARATHON CANCELLATION

The Marathon Mama’s will run 21km across Wickham township tomorrow from 6:30 am after being devastated at the news of the Gold coast Half Marathon cancellation due to a covid outbreak.

Gold Coast Half Marathon Alumni, Mel Humprhies said she cried ugly tears when she heard and is asking locals within the City of Karratha to assist by creating an atmosphere for the foursome by cheering them on as they run.

“We were devastated, to say the least. We however are still going to run the half marathon on Saturday morning right here in Wickham but this is where you all come in…… what do I need from you all? ATMOSPHERE!!!! That’s it, just ATMOSPHERE!!! We will be running a 2.38km track around Wickham, 9 times over,” she said.

Mel, Melissa, Alison and Lynette will start the run at 6:30am tomorrow morning and they hope to be finished in 2 1/2 hours.