By BRITTANY PIASENTIN
FOLLOWING his completion of the MCG’s Stadium Stomp six times in one day, Jeremy Riley is seeking a new vertical challenge in 2013’s Eureka Climb.
After completing the fund-raiser in 13.17 minutes last year, the Cranbourne North resident hopes to improve on his time and prove his fitness.
“If I beat last year’s time, then I will be very happy,” he said.
The event taking place on Sunday 17 November includes climbing the 1,642 steps of Melbourne’s Eureka tower to raise money for Whitelion and Interplast Australia and New Zealand. The money donated to the cause goes to the charities to help rebuild lives.
The Cranbourne North resident is kept busy competing in Sydney’s Spartan Race, a half-marathon called ‘The Beast’ on Melbourne Cup Day weekend. Just over two weeks later, he’ll be back in Melbourne to compete in the climb.
“The Eureka Climb isn’t my main focus at the moment, and my performance will depend on how I pull up after the Sydney event,” he said.
Individuals who raise $500 and teams of four that raise $2000 will be given the opportunity to ‘run the roof’ and have a photograph taken on the rooftop of the tower. An entertainment precinct will be located at the bottom of the tower for the supporters, family and friends of participants.
Registration starts at $50 and is open to untimed ‘walkers’ who participate socially, and competitive ‘climbers’ who are timed. For more information, or to donate, visit www.eurekaclimb.com.au
