Springhill Farm, a trusted name based in Ballarat, is joining the city's biggest running event as its first-ever snack sponsor, and launching its Springhill Farm Strides Challenge, a four-week, family-friendly program to encourage movement marathon!
Springhill Farm is proud to announce its partnership with the booming regional event, while launching its Springhill Farm Strides Challenge, an initiative aimed at getting little legs moving and motivated. In the four weeks leading up to the marathon, kids and their families will be encouraged to complete fun, easy movement goals – running, jumping, skipping and striding their way to fantastic prizes. The challenge isn't about speed; it's about having fun, staying active and celebrating every step along the way.
Cementing its connection further with the community, Springhill Farm has been named the inaugural Ballarat Marathon snack sponsor, ready to fuel runners of all ages. Participants in the Mile and 5km races will be treated to well-earned recovery snacks at the finish line, while support zones along the course will feature roaming snack-size samplings to keep families and supporters energised. For young runners and striders looking for the extra challenge, they can head to the inflatable Springhill Farm Agility Challenge to test their skills.
Second generation snack maker and General Manager at Springhill Farm, Fiona Whatley shares her excitement for the partnership: "As someone who was raised in Ballarat, raising our own four children and continuing the family business of crafting wholesome snacks, it's incredibly special to support an event that brings our community together. The Ballarat Marathon is the perfect partnership for us, and we can't wait to see the families embracing the Strides Challenge and crossing the finish line together. We're passionate about making movement fun and accessible for kids, while also providing delicious, nourishing snacks for everyone in our hometown and beyond."
In its second year running, Director at Ballarat Marathon, Adam McNicol, is thrilled to expand the event offering and support local businesses.
"Our event is about showcasing everything that's great about Ballarat while also promoting healthy lifestyles and community connection. Our partnership with Springhill Farm fits perfectly with this. We are very proud to have Springhill Farm as part of the Ballarat Marathon family and we can't wait to see hundreds of kids enjoying their healthy snacks over our event weekend."
Kids will be treated to Springhill Farm's range of SLICE for Busybodies and boodles Lunchbox Clusters, and the adults will enjoy boodles Healthy Clusters. Each product is booming with health benefits, 4.0+ health star ratings and are designed to be devoured by kids and adults alike.
On race weekend, participants and families are encouraged to head to Springhill Farm's Agility Challenge to test their skills and keep an eye out for roaming snacks around the course.
