New for 2011 will be the use of electronic timing chips which should enable more accurate timing & faster processing of results on the day.

The objective of the Fitness 5 is to provide the community with an achievable physical activity that results in an enhanced health benefit to the individual. Now in its 22nd year, the 5km footrace and fitness walk takes in some of the region’s finest scenery passing along Cliff Road and returning along the seaside cycleway past North Beach, Belmore Basin, Wollongong Lighthouse and Wollongong City Beach.

Kembla Joggers aims to raise funds for local charities and projects by staging the Fitness 5 Fun Run & Walk annually. Kembla Joggers Inc. is a not for profit organisation and holds a registered Charitable Fundraising Authority (Reg No 17291). The proceeds of the Fitness Five have been directed to local charities since the event was first held in 1990, raising over $95,000 in total. Charities to benefit have included Camp Quality, the Childrens Ward Appeal, Ebony House, Cram House, the Beaton Park Grandstand Fund, Wollongong Hospital Oncology Ward and the Beta-Imager Appeal. Proceeds from the 2011 Fitness 5 will be directed to the West Dapto Cross-Country Park Project Fund. Located within the Integral Energy Recreation Park - Darkes Road Brownsville, the cross-country project is this year undertaking returfing & landscaping to various parts of the park for the benefit of the whole community.

KJs would like to thank all sponsors and supporters who continue to making this great event possible. We strongly request that you give our sponsors the opportunity to meet/surpass your requirements when next you need a service/product that they can provide. CLICK ON sponsors logo for more details on each. An offer for those coming from out of town is 10% Off the room rate at the Ibis Hotel Wollongong (only 600m from the start/finish line). To book, contact the Ibis Wollongong direct on 4223 6000 & mention Fitness 5. Run For Your Life magazine (RFYL) is offering heavily discounted subscription to their magazine to all Fitness 5 entrants. R4YL collaborates with Australia’s top athletes, nutritionists and sports providers to compile the most up-to-date and relevant running information available. Normally $45 for the 1 year subscription, Fitness 5 entrants can subscribe for $15. Either click on this link https://www.runforyourlife.com.au/subscribe to subscribe or come up & see Heath at the RFYL stand on race day.

For those that want to know, the male race record is held by Youcef Abdi (14.21, 2005) and the womens by the late, great Kerryn McCann (15.49, 2005). The course is “AA Certified Accurate”.

If you do require further details either email f5@kemblajoggers.org.au or telephone Murray Smith on 0408 423 823.

Further Information:

For more information or an entry form call Murray Smith on 0408 423 823 or email f5@kemblajoggers.org.au