Running Festival on track for record entries.

Orange Running Festival registrations are continuing to build, with organisers saying they are on track for 2,000 registrations for the March 4–5 event, 500 more than in 2022. Runners are coming from all over Australia, with more than half of the entrants from outside the local area.

The 2023 Orange Running Festival will consist of eight races over two days on March 4–5, from the Orange Community Mile fun run to half and full marathon events.

The committee has also put together a full weekend of activities at Gosling Creek Reserve for visiting and local participants, with multiple food vendors, drinks by Mad Hatter Booze Co, music by Megan Woods and more.

Registration deadlines are fast approaching with Orange Mile entries closing at 4pm on March 3 and all race entries closing at 4pm on Saturday, March 4.

All event details are available on the festival website: www.orangerunningfestival.com.au adoption and pet welfare. Plus the Orange Vet Hospital sta will be there to o er you advice and training tips.

“Between us, the McGrath Orange and Molong team has 21 dogs, so organising a day to enjoy with them and other dogs provides a chance to share an outdoor picnic with our pets and the community,” McGrath Orange general manager Jacinta Gosper said.

Dogs of Orange Day will take place from 11am to 2pm this Sunday, February 19 at Heifer Station Wines on Escort Way.

There’s a gold coin entry to attend, which will be donated to the RSPCA along with money raised from the barbecue lunch.

You can also book a photo shoot with your four-legged friend with photographers from Little Image Co. Prebookings can be made via the McGrath social pages and bookings are limited.

Dogs must be on a tight lead and handled by an adult. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs.