This Sunday will see plenty of first timers take on The O’Keefe Challenge, one being Bendigo’s Bronte Harrop. We’ve had a chat with Bronte about how she got into running and why it’s a perfect avenue to fitness for busy mums. “I've run intermittently, but this is the first time I've ever kept at it [...]
We love our regulars here at The O’Keefe Challenge and the Shepparton Runners Club are certainly regulars. Established in 1979, the Shepparton Runners Club has just over 100 members ranging in age from five to eighty years old. Since our first event in 2015, members of the Shepparton Runners club have competed in every O’Keefe [...]
The O’Keefe Challenge was back and bigger than ever with a record 1180 entries across the night ride, running and relay events in 2021. As well as being a great physical test, the event raises much needed funds for the Heathcote Dementia Alliance. After having to go ‘virtual’ in 2020 due to the coronavirus, organisers [...]
A marvellous effort from everyone who completed a "Virtual O'Keefe Challenge" by walking or running 5km or more between 17 April and Sunday 3 May 2020. We’ve been thrilled with the response and our team of volunteers have been busy compiling all of these efforts that have come in across Strava, Email, Instagram and [...]
You're invited to take on our Virtual O'Keefe Challenge this weekend or anytime until May 3! Just run or walk 5km or more and share with us some proof to be a part of this celebration of healthy living and the Heathcote Dementia Village. What’s a virtual challenge? You’ve already set your goal – so [...]
Statement - 23 March The 2020 O’Keefe Challenge event has been cancelled in the wake of the worldwide Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). The 5th edition of the event was scheduled to be held on 17 – 19 April 2020. We believe this is the most appropriate course of action to minimise the risk of public exposure to COVID-19, in line with Australian Government [...]
We are super excited to announce three new benefits to help O’Keefe Challenge participants arrive at our 2020 event in tip-top shape, both physically and mentally. These benefits are in addition to the great things that ALL finishers in our running events (5km and longer) will receive: Commemorative O’Keefe Challenge Finishers Medal, Electronic Timing, Water, First Aid [...]
A record 800 runners and riders have raced their way to Heathcote over this weekend in the biggest - and fastest - O’Keefe Challenge yet. From as short as 500 metres through to the 42.195 kilometre marathon, the eight different races on offer provide challenges for people of all ages. It’s proving to be increasingly [...]