Our very own two time world mountain running champ and sporting legend Melissa Moon is going to compare the stairs for charity this Halloween.

On October 27th the Neon Night walk / run will debut at Colonial Knob in Porirua Scenic Reserve. This non competitive, event gives people the choice of 8, 16 or 24 kms, conquering Colonial Knob 1,2 or 3 times.

People can just do it for the mojo or to raise money for a cause close to heart.

When asked how many times she would climb the 712 stairs of Colonial Knob, Miss Moon replied that she would only do it once “twenty five years of competitive running has taken its toll on my body”.

Her last competitive run was coaching and guiding a visually impaired runner in the London Marathon.

Miss Moon is currently doing good work as a massage therapist with Dementia patients so supporting the event to bring more awareness to the cause was an easy decision. As Dementia Wellington is one of the 7 partner charities that are involved in the event. Along with ArthritisNZ, Lifeflight, Heartkids, Healthy Futures, Save the children and the Mental health Foundation.

She said she’s unlikely to beat her time of 12 minutes 39 seconds on the 1576 steps of the empire state building. “But, I’ll give it a go! It’s so fun to walk in the bush at night.”

The Neon night walk is the brainchild of Jill Ford of Fordward Thinking ltd.

Jill has had a lifetime of experience creating events and fundraising for charities and says “I feel there is a real need in New Zealand for innovative ways to engage and raise much need funds for our charities.” She goes in to express “There’s also more need for health focused social events so we’ve really tried to make this as inclusive as possible. There are no times to beat other than your own. You can walk or run, and we really encourage teams to enter to get maximum fun and support out of it.”

Melisa Moon will be leading the warm up for the Neon Night Walk on October 27th, it’s your chance to do good, get fit, challenge yourself and make a difference. Walking or running through beautiful native bush in Colonial Knob / Rangituhi Scenic Reserve in Porirua. It’s a fantastic way to get together with friends and family or your team at work to have a Saturday night like no other, donate or raise funds for your chosen charity.

Go to: neonnightwalk.co.nz to enter now.

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