on Gordonvale Two amazing events Great Pyramid Race and town’s cottage markets

from Cairns Local News July 28 2023

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| Isabella Guzman Gonzalez

IN a true showcase of Gordonvale, the Great Pyramid Race and the Gordonvale Cottage Markets have joined forces in an event that aims to attract hundreds of visitors to enjoy a fun and fit day out on Saturday.

Now in its 64th year, the Great Pyramid Race set in Norman Park Gordonvale and up and down Walsh’s Pyramid is set to attract hundreds of interstate and international visitors that have come, not only to compete, but enjoy the markets and entertainment showcasing the best of Gordonvale this August 5.

Race president Renee Edwards said it was a special year for the race, attracting lots of visitors to Gordonvale.

“This is a one-of-a-kind event,” she said. “People all over Australia compete in it because there’s nothing like it, so people add it to their bucket list, adventure runners compete in it and lots of locals try out for it.

“People also say that it’s a great community event, they love that all along the track they have the community cheering them on.

“We’ve teamed with Gordonvale Cottage Markets and that’s a huge event, so there will be lots of market stalls, activities, sponsored stalls, kids entertainment, giveaways, raffles, and dash for cash races.

“We have so many people coming from out of town, we usually only have a handful but this year we’re looking at a 3040 per cent travelling from outside the Cairns region to compete in our event.”

Ms Edwards said the partnership with the Gordonvale Cottage Markets had given the race new life and turned the event into a great showcase of Gordonvale’s traditions. “All proceeds will be going to COUCH and their cancer services”.

Categories include the 12km Woolworths Great Pyramid Race, the 9km Half Pyramid Race, junior races, COUCH fun run, and more. Registrations close on August 2.