Seymour Gift gets an extra lift with ‘world’s richest masters race’ tag added to the mix

According to Seymour Running Club and Australian Trenching and Excavations, the event will feature what’s thought to be the richest masters race in the world as athletes over 35 stake their claim for a salivating prize pool.

A total cache of $3,500 is up for grabs in the Australian Trenching and Excavations 300m race, while the men’s and women’s gifts will feature total prize pools of $3,000.

The AT&E 300m Masters is the richest masters race on the Victorian Athletic League calendar, with SRC president Blair Collins elated to announce the extra incentive heading into a bumper return of the event following its two-decade hiatus.

“We’re incredibly grateful to CJ Ogston from Australian Trenching and Excavations for getting behind this concept and bringing the richest masters race in the world to Seymour,” Collins said.

“CJ is a massive supporter of so many local community groups and it's fantastic to have his support.

“While everyone is usually out to watch the sprinters, the Seymour Gift will see a new feature race take centre stage in the 300m Masters.

“The VAL program includes athletes from under-14s level right up to the most senior of ages, and we’re delighted to be able to spread some money around to the most experienced athletes on the program.

“The prizemoney will bring some fierce competition from the Masters athletes and we’re excited to see them duke it out in the AT&E Masters 300m.”

Ogston echoed Collins’ statement, noting the importance of the gift making its way back to Seymour after 20 years.

“The Seymour Gift is going to be huge for our town and should bring some of the state’s finest athletes to our region,” Ogston said.

“The AT&E team are stoked to be able to help out and support the richest masters race in the world.

“We’re looking forward to enjoying the day and encourage everyone to come along and enjoy the action.”