Full steam ahead for later Thomas run

Kids are excited for the annual charity run against Thomas the Tank Engine. 160826_01 Picture: Donna Oates.

By Alana Mitchelson

THE 14th annual Kids Fun Run with Thomas fund-raiser has been postponed until late November due to the unpredictable storms that have swept the region this month.
Children between the ages of three and 12 take part each year in a race against one of their biggest childhood icons – the world famous Thomas the Tank Engine – along the Puffing Billy railway track into Gembrook station.
Organised by the Rotary Club of Emerald and District, the family day includes races, train rides, market stalls and other activities.
Last year’s event raised $30,000 for the Cerebral Palsy Education Centre.
The entry cost of $15 per child includes a certificate with a run number.
The Kids Fun Run with Thomas has been postponed to Sunday 27 November. For those who have already registered to run with Thomas, registration will be automatically transferred to the new date.
For more information, visit www.kidsfunrunwiththomas.org.au