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FIRST held in 1878, the Stawell Gift has maintained a reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious foot races.
It has always been run on grass, with the competing athletes handicapped according to form and ability.
Runners make their way through the heats before the top athletes face off in the main events, held on Easter Monday in front of a huge crowd.
The event, organised by volunteers, draws the top talent in the Australian athletic field, including Olympians and those preparing for Olympic glory.
But, on top of the racing fever, the Stawell Gift has emerged as a family weekend, with activities for everyone and a fantastic, exciting atmosphere for visitors.
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Fashions on the Field
THE latest autumn fashions will be on show when the annual Fashions on the Field is held at Central Park on Easter Saturday.
The 2016 event has been sponsored by Newmarket Gold, with the first prize winner walking away with $1000.
Ladies Day, Easter Saturday, was introduced in 2003, and includes the glamorous outdoor fashion parade, as well as other activities, prizes and entertainment. All of the fun off the field is followed by the action on the track, as the Stawell Gift women’s and men’s heats are held.
Winners are judged on elegance, exceptional style and classic carnival race wear. Prizes are also on offer for men.
Participants are asked to register at the Fashions on the Field marquee on Easter Saturday at Central Park, Stawell, from 12.30pm. They will then front of the judges at 3.30pm before the on field parade at 4pm.
Family Day
EASTER Sunday will be family day at Central Park, with lots of offer for the whole family.
Children’s entries will be free and there will be loads of fun activities including face painting, airbrush tattoos, an animal nursery, jumping castle and much more.
This year, due to a sponsorship from Cadbury, the all new Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt will be held, along with a special visit from the Cadbury Easter Bunny.
There is also a kids athletic clinic hosted by Matty B Dept featuring Tasmanian sprint star Jack Hale and Australian Olympians, Melissa Breen and Lauren Wells.
- The Kids Athletic Clinic: 9am-9.30am
- Athlete signing session: 9.30am
- Animal Nursery: 11am-3pm, Face Painting: 11am-3pm, Airbrush Tattoos: 11am-3pm, Jumping Castle: 11am-3pm
- Kelly Sports: 1pm-3.30pm
- Easter Egg Hunt: From 11.30am.
- All participants must register on the day between 10.30am-11.30am. Registration marquee is located near the food vendors. Age groups: 3-4 years, 5-7 years and 8+ years. All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Watch on TV
FOR the first time in the Stawell Gift’s history, you can stream the action from Central Park live.
Using Seven Network’s new PLUS7 app, you can now enjoy watching the Woolworths Stawell Gift carnival LIVE via mobile, tablet and desktop for free, if you can’t be there in person.
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