Kane Cornes completes first marathon before Rottnest double for Telethon
Kane Cornes completed a sub-three-hour marathon at Perth Running Festival and will run Rottnest Island Thursday for Telethon.
AFL great Kane Cornes clocked under three hours in the 42.2km race at Perth Running Festival on Sunday, one of 18,750 runners at the city's biggest running event ever. The Seven presenter said cool weather and a good pace group helped him stay strong from 30km onwards.
Cornes will run the Rottnest marathon Thursday for Telethon, joined by Premier Roger Cook, Triple M hosts Xavier Ellis and Katie Lamb, and AFL commentator Luke Hodge, who will skydive over the island. The festival is expected to raise $300,000 for the charity.
Cornes once ran 725 kilometres from Adelaide to Melbourne in 12 days in 2022 and plans to rest before Thursday's challenge.
- 18,750 runners from 57 countries
- Perth field
- Under three hours over 42.2 kilometres
- Race time
- 725 kilometres in 12 days in 2022
- Previous feat
Why it mattersRunning and endurance challenges drive major fundraising for Telethon, and Cornes' double marathon effort shows how one person can inspire giving.
AustraliaWestern Australian Telethon this year will benefit from major fundraising events and celebrity participation, with the festival and Cornes' challenge expected to raise substantial funds.
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