At 1.00pm on Thursday the 27 March 1986, a car bomb exploded outside the police complex in Russell Street Melbourne. As a result, young Constable Angela Rose Taylor took the full force of the explosion and later died in hospital. Angela Rose Taylor is, and will remain a symbol of all that is good in the police. Angela was committed to helping others in the community, our police and emergency services continue to demonstrate those values.
Event Details
The Angela Taylor Memorial Run/Walk was started in 1989. This is community event that welcomes individual runners or walkers, juniors, nippers, veterans and seniors. There’s a category to match all levels of fitness.
Location: Albert Park Lake – Palms Lawn
MC : Alexis Daish Channel Nine
Marilyn and Arthur Taylor will start the run/walk and present Commemorative Shields and Medals for winners in all categories and age groups :
Categories:
5km Run - 10km Run - 5km Walk (all entries)
Police & Emergency Service teams (5km & 10km) - The team with the best aggregate time in the 5km and the 10km Run will retain the Angela Taylor Memorial Shield for 12 months.
Age Groups:
Nipper – Under 12, Junior (13-18yrs), Adult (19-38yrs), Veteran (39-54yrs), Senior (55 & over)
Entry Fees:
Adults: $25 ($30 on the day) Under 18: $15 ($20 on the day)
Catering and refreshments included in entry fees.
Your participation will assist the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation to continue its valuable work. Proceeds from this year's event will support our WHY (We Hear You) program for mental health services and initiatives for those who are or have served Victoria Police.
All participants will be electronically timed. Timing provided for the event by OzTiming.