I mentioned previously that I had volunteered to cover the MS Walk & Fun Run this year.  It was my first year covering this event for MS Australia and had a fantastic time shooting the run, which took place in North Sydney, and later in the city for the Morning Tea stop.

It was a cold, cold wind blowing from the south when I arrived at Bradfield Park just before 6am, but, having experienced a sustained spell of rain in Sydney, it was a very pleasant surprise to welcome the dawn with clear skies.

Those who participated in the run event had a glorious morning and views of Sydney Harbour to spur them on and take their minds off the hills and steps which formed part of the 8km course.  Out on the walk courses (which varied between 5 and 16km), walkers were able to soak up the sights of Sydney, from the city, to the harbour and Royal Botanic Gardens, stopping at Circular Quay for morning tea and entertainment.

Even stormtroopers need a cup of tea!

The event, which raises money to support those people affected by multiple sclerosis, is very close to meeting its target of raising $750,000.  It’s not too late to donate, click through to http://www.mssociety.org.au for more information!

EDIT: I’ve had a few emails from people looking for their photographs. I, along with the other volunteer photographers on the day, have sent all of the photographs of the day to MS Australia for inclusion on their website and for the team photographs to be printed and sent out to team captains. If you’re enquiring about your photos, please get in touch with the MS Events team in the first instance. If you know that I took your photograph, I’d be more than happy to email you the image. Just drop me an email to enquiries@hargreavesphotography.com.au!