Competitors in the NPA full marathon social run will be treated to the spectacular backdrop of Pajinka as part of the course on 23 August. Photo: Cape York Weekly.
NPA marathon
Seasoned and budding runners will have a lot of fun testing their limits when a full marathon social run is held in the Northern Peninsula Area on 23 August.
The 42-kilometre run, which will include a visit to Pajinka, will allow participants to travel at their own pace as they experience the feeling of conquering a marathon-distance event.
“Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just looking for a new challenge, this is your chance to get active and make memories along the way,” a run spokesperson said.
The event will commence at 6am at the Northern Peninsula Airport.
For more information, check out the NPA Sports Facebook page.
Weipa touch results
Cheers for Beers and Lacking Stamina played out a thrilling 2-all draw when teams took to the paddock for round 13 of the Weipa Touch Association premiership on 6 August.
The OGs toppled Scrambled Legs 10-2, while Untouchables touched up Can’t Touch This 19-4.
Villains defeated Cape Candies 14-9 in their clash, while Res Strong put on one of the biggest thumpings of the season in a 23-nil result against Weipa Weapons.
Top End Taggers beat Spartans 19-3 in their game.
Future Immortals return
Rugby league fans in Kowanyama are set for a treat this week as the Arthur Beetson Foundation Future Immortals tour returns to the community.
Former greats of the sport will be in Kowanyama from 14-18 August to help raise money for the community and support grassroots rugby league.
This will be the third Future Immortals visit to the western Cape York community, with a spokesperson saying “our team cannot wait to return to this beautiful country”.
