April 20, 2026

Palm Creek Hosts Run Army

The students from Abergowrie College after finishing their challenge at Palm Creek Parkrun. Photo credit: Victoria Velton

Run Army is a national fitness initiative that brings communities together to recognise and honour Australia’s veterans and serving Defence personnel, while encouraging participation through a structured course designed to promote resilience and teamwork.

In Hinchinbrook, participation was well represented across two groups on the Palm Creek parkrun course. Hinchinbrook Shire Councillor Donna Marbelli ran alongside a trio of determined locals. Also taking part in the challenge, a group of students from Abergowrie College visited Palm Creek Parkrun one morning to show their support of the Run Army initiative.  

Both groups demonstrated their support for the challenge, cheering each other on, reflecting respect for the armed forces and fitness through their individual efforts.

Donna Marbelli with a small group of locals supporting each other in the Run Army challenge. Photo credit: Donna Marbelli