SEYMOUR will host top-level athletics when the Seymour Club Gift returns to Kings Park on Saturday, December 13, with Mitchell Shire Council proudly supporting the event and helping attract athletes and spectators from across Victoria.
The program will feature a full Victorian Athletic League (VAL) card, including the Men’s and Women’s Gifts, each offering $3000 in prize money.
A major highlight is the Caffeine Bistro 300m Masters, believed to be the richest Masters race in the world, with athletes aged 35 and over competing for a $3500 prize pool.
Racing will run from 11am to 6pm, with 13 events across the day and plenty of food and hospitality options available to suit every taste.
Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said the Seymour Club Gift was a welcome boost for local sport, local clubs and local businesses.
“Bringing the Seymour Gift back to Kings Park is a great win for Seymour and the Goulburn Region,” Cr Dougall said.
“We’re pleased to support an event that showcases local talent, puts Seymour on the map for visiting athletes and their families, and encourages people to spend time in our town before and after the racing.”
The event is being organised by the Seymour Running Club, which was formed in 2024 by local residents passionate about revitalising track athletics and putting the Seymour Club Gift on the athletics calendar.
Seymour Running Club President Blair Collins thanked Mitchell Shire Council for its support of the Seymour Gift.
“Mitchell Shire Council has been fantastic in supporting our Gift and helping us showcase Kings Park, our town, and the broader region,” Mr Collins said.
“The Gift attracts people from right across the state, boosting local accommodation and hospitality businesses while providing an incredible spectacle for our community.
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Mitchell Shire Council to continue growing the Seymour Gift, encouraging more people to be fit and active, and showcasing our beautiful region.”
Supported by the strong interest generated through the Kelfit training group, coached by VAL Trainer of the Year Kelvin Lubeck, the club is working to build the Gift into a flagship annual event for the region.
