38th Lake Burley Griffin Race Walking Carnival,
13 June 2004, Canberra
The annual Lake Burley Griffin Carnival is held each June in Canberra, the
capital of Australia. This is the main event for the AFRWC and has a strong
team emphasis. The carnival this year involved approximately 200 walkers
of all ages. There are AFRWC championship events for age groups from Under
10 through to Masters. The carnival also includes the Australian Under 20
Mens 10000m Road Walking Championship.
The 20 mile race is held on the Sunday morning on a tough hilly course
around the lake while the other Championship events are held on the Sunday
afternoon. All events are road events.
ONce again a Peter Waddell Memorial walk was held on the Saturday afternoon
from Western Park. This informal tribute to Peter attracted around 100 walkers
from all States and was a fitting remembrance to Peter, the driving force
behind this Carnival.