Isaiah declared, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” 

Perhaps taking this verse literally, Cameron Noakes from St George North Anglican Church decided to combine his love of running with his passion to see God’s word faithfully taught and spread throughout Australia.

Together with some friends and for the second year ‘running’, Mr Noakes participated in a 27km run through the Royal National Park to raise money for The Bush Church Aid Society (BCA) and its ministries.

After last year’s success in raising over $2500, Mr Noakes was looking forward to this year’s run on 23rd June, despite the uncertain weather in the lead up. Although the track was muddy, the day itself proved to be a great day for running with clear blue skies and cool temperatures. The mud didn’t prove to be much of a hindrance and the runners ploughed right through it towards the finish line. Mr Noakes said “the real killer was the final five kilometres, which included the biggest hill of the run. By this stage, you’re usually battling cramps too, but it’s all worth that feeling of accomplishment when finishing the run and knowing that you have pushed yourself to the limits.”

Despite the many terrain challenges, the six runners for BCA persevered and the two veterans from last year even finished with new personal best times.