At 1.00pm on Thursday the 27 March 1986, a car bomb exploded outside the police complex in Russell Street Melbourne. As a result, young Constable Angela Rose Taylor took the full force of the explosion and on 20 April 1986 died in hospital. Angela was committed to helping others in the community, our Police and Emergency Services continue to demonstrate those values. The Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk continues to be held in honour of Angela and all Victoria Police members who lost their lives serving and protecting our community.
Event Details:
The Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk was started in 1989. This is community event that welcomes teams and individual runners or walkers of all ages. There’s a category to match all levels of fitness.
Location:
Albert Park Lake – Palms Lawn
Categories:
On 5km Run - 10km Run - 5km Walk (team and individual entries)
Police, Emergency Service and Health Care teams (5km & 10km) - The team with the best aggregate time in the 5km and the 10km Run will retain the Angela Taylor Memorial Shield for 12 months.
Option to do a Virtual Run/Walk in a location of your choosing.
Age Groups:
Nipper – Under 12, Junior (13-18yrs), Adult - (19-38yrs) (39-54yrs) (55 & over)
All participants will be electronically timed and medals presented to all winners in each category.
All entrants who complete the event will receive a participation medal. A certificate will also be available to fill in your race time.
Entry Fees:
Adults: $38 Under 18: $15
Refreshments and bottled water included in entry fees.
Event Proceeds:
Your participation will assist the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation to continue its valuable work in funding lifesaving hospital services and community programs.
https://remember.org.au/our-work/
Fundraising :
You can also donate or set up a fundraising page to support our the Blue Ribbon Foundation.
Register today!
Contact information
- Event contact
- Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk
- Phone
- 03 9555 8000
- Website
- Visit website
