Tour de Rocks- 19for19 Walk

At just 13, Armidale local Anya Zuber was diagnosed with high grade metastatic osteosarcoma, an aggressive tumour that grows in the bones of the body. After 6 years of treatment, hospital stays and surgeries, Anya passed away at just 19 years of age, on September 12th 2020

Anya’s family are working with the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia (CCIA) and have established a research project called Anya’s Wish. This world leading critical research project will significantly improve therapies and survivability for young people diagnosed with osteosarcoma.

A highlight of Anya’s childhood in the New England was bush walks and picnics in the Region’s beautiful National Parks.

Anya was determined to help fund research into this disease to change the course of history for children suffering from osteosarcoma in generations to come.

When is the walk on and what time does it start?

* Sunday 20th October 2024.

* 5:45am - Registration and T-Shirt Collection at the Armidale Visitors Information Centre.

* 7:00am - 19km and 7.5km event starts, after Welcome to Country.

* All walkers should have completed the course by 2:30pm.

* Buses will be ready to return you to the Armidale Visitors Information Centre.

Where is the walk being held?

* Tour de Rocks (19 for 19 Committee) are delighted to announce a new 'exclusive access' 19km for this year's 2024 19 for 19 walk.

* In keeping with the spectacular New England gorge country, this year the walk will encompass three stunning properties, "Victoria Park", "Mt McDonald" and "By Gorge", each with unique vistas across the escarpment to the finish line at the magnificent Dangar's Falls.

How do I get there?

* Buses have been organised to take everyone to and back from the Event site.

* Buses will depart at 6:00am, 6:15am, 6:30am and last bus 6:45am.

* There is NO parking at the event site. The bus is the only form of transport. This is to lessen the impact on the roads and to protect the paddocks.

How far is the walk and are there any age restrictions?

* There will be two walks again this year:

* 19km walk.

* 7.5km family / childrens walk.

What are the Entry Fees?

19km Walk (Full Course)

Adults ( 18+ ) - $100.00

Children ( under 12 ) - $80.00

Family ( 2 Adults + 2 Children ) - $250.00

Students - $80.00

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7.5km Walk (Short Course)

Adults ( 18+ ) - $67.50

Children ( under 12 ) - $50.00

Family ( 2 Adults + 2 Children ) - $230.00

Students - $60.00

*  Entry Fees include t-shirt and snacks for the day.

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​Anya was determined to help fund research into this disease to change the course of history for children suffering from osteosarcoma in generations to come.