What is Fitzy's 5?
Fitzy’s 5 was created to honour the memory of David Fitzsimons. David “Fitzy” Fitzsimons was one of Australia’s leading distance runners in the 1970′s. Renowned for being able to push himself to the point of absolute exhaustion, the stories about Fitzy are as legendary as his racing feats. Fitzy won 8 Australian Championships over 5000m and 10000m, including the double on three occasions. A dual Olympian, an Olympic finalist over 10000m, a 6th placing in the 1974 Commonwealth Games and a bronze medal over 5000m at the 1977 World Cup made Dave Fitzsimons one of the greats. A proud South Australian, Fitzy had a lively sense of humour and was a devoted husband and proud father.
Forever a picture of fitness, sadly, Fitzy was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. As tenacious and determined as Fitzy was, even he couldn't beat this opponent and tragically, he passed away on September 7, 2008 at the age of 58.
Fitzy’s 5 is perfectly placed as a key lead up event to Adelaide’s iconic Lumary City-Bay Fun Run.
Date
Sunday 6th of August, 2023
Location
Course: North Adelaide, Uni Loop, Park 10
Finish Line: Adelaide Archery Club (War Memorial Drive)
Event Link
https://www.athleticssa.com.au/events/194278/
Event Information
Sunday 06th August 09:00 - 10:30My Achievements
Congrats! You've hit your goal!
$80 raised - you've given a family a night of emergency accommodation!
You've covered genetic testing!
You've given a family a whole weeks accommodation near treatment
$1,000 raised - you've made a tube gene test with state-of-the-art-technology possible
You've covered 3 months of lab costs for vital blood cancer research
You've fund life changing research for 3 months
Thank you to my Supporters
$57.24
Matthew And Karen
$55.12
Shane Fuller
$55.92
Anonymous
$55.92
Anonymous
$55.33
Kate Fitzsimons
$31.32
Siobhan
In memory of a great human being
Great event for a great cause.