If the chance to drive a Mercedes-Benz for a weekend appeals to you then you'll want to sign up with the Warrnambool Athletics Club ahead of its event this Sunday.
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President Mark Gavin confirmed the luxury experience - provided by Callaghan Motors - was up for grabs as part of the club's spot prizes this weekend.
"They've been a sponsor in previous years and it came after a discussion we had with their marketing team about doing something different so we could attract more members and try and have a different spot prize to what we have had in the past," Gavin said.
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The president said the prize was only on offer for members and those at the event in-person on Sunday - whether participating or volunteering.
He said the club was keen to grow its membership and newcomers could sign up via the club's website.
WAC committee member Kerry Clapham got to take a Callaghan Motors' Mercedes-Benz for a spin this week.
He said the spot prize winner would be in for a treat.
"It's a little bit different being European-based, everything's on the wrong side for indicators and gears," he said.
"It drives beautifully, very quiet and very powerful....very powerful," he said.
It drives beautifully, very quiet and very powerful...very powerful.
- Kerry Clapham
The club is hosting a six-kilometre in-person time trial at Killarney Recreation Reserve.
The 1.5km junior race starts at 8.45am and the adult race is on at 9am.
Clapman said he would either compete or volunteer this Sunday.
If he volunteers he will complete the course virtually which is an option for those who can not make the race in person.
Gavin explained the club had come up with creative ways to engage members.
This Sunday is no exception.
Participants can choose which direction that would like to run from the start line at the Killarney caravan park.
"Everyone starts at the same time but you can choose whether you run down the path or the beach first," he said.
He feels the innovative concept adds variety, fun and strategy to the event.
For example, will runners choose to take on the sand when they're tired or when they're fresh?
WAC introduced its junior races this year.
Gavin said having the youngsters race before the adults had worked a treat thus far.
He said the club was hoping more juniors would join following the conclusion of the Little Athletics season.
"The events so far have been very well supported, we've got about 70 members on the books and about 15 juniors," he said.
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