Anyone can run! RaceRunning is an innovative sport for people with a physical disability who have impaired balance, who are not able to functionally run, regardless of age. A RaceRunner trike is a custom built three-wheeled frame where the runner is fully supported by a saddle and leans against a chest support, propelling themselves forward by the feet (one or both), while using the hands and/or arms to steer.
Participating in RaceRunning provides each individual the freedom to move and run in a supported and balanced way without a walker, wheelchair or similar device. RaceRunning is a liberating sport and is available for those aged 3 – 103 who have impaired balance, be that cerebral palsy, brain injury, high leg amputations, arthritis, Parkinsons and many other balance impairments.
RaceRunning Australia was started in 2018 as a way to bring together and help develop RaceRunning in Australia. RaceRunning Australia collaborates and connects with the key stakeholders in the athletics, therapy and RaceRunning sectors at a state, national and international level.
HOW TO RACERUN
A RaceRunner trike is a custom built three-wheeled frame where the runner is fully supported by a saddle and leans against a chest support, propelling themselves forward by the feet (one or both), while using the hands and/or arms to steer.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE IN RACERUNNINGIMPAIRMENT TYPE
As per the CPISRA RaceRunning classification guide, the following impairments apply to RaceRunning.
Hypertonia
Spasticity
Dystonia
Rigidity
Ataxia
Athetosis/Chorea
CLASSIFICATION
CPISRA manages the sport internationally. They have developed a classification system only for CP athletes with certain profiles.
Current CP RaceRunning Classifications include:
RR1
RR2
RR3
GET INVOLVED
RaceRunning is developing in most states currently. For more information about what is available in your state, please contact RaceRunning Australia (RROZ).
ATHLETE PATHWAY
To find out more about the competition pathway please contact RROZ or the state office listed below under “Who runs the Sport”.
BECOME A RACERUNNING OFFICIAL
If you are interested in becoming an official, coach, therapist or researcher please contact RaceRunning Australia.
BECOME A RACERUNNING CLASSIFIER
If you are interested in becoming a classifier, please contact RaceRunning Australia.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
RaceRunning events are only made possible through the help of our many, dedicated volunteers, families and friends. To volunteer at national and international events contact Disability Sports Australia on 02 8736 1221 or email racerunning@sports.org.au.