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Entries are now open for the 42nd Strait Link Burnie 10
Entries are now officially open for the 2026 Strait Link Burnie 10, with Burnie to be set to welcome a swell of runners during this extraordinary running boom on Sunday October 25. Recognised as Australia’s Premier Community Running Event, the

Dedicated Service to the BAC recognised
Three Burnie Athletic Club members were recognised for their distinguished and long service at the Burnie New Year’s Ever Carnival on December 31 with life membership badges and certificates presented by Board Chair Joe Vaszocz and Burnie City Council Mayor

Weather Does Not Stop Youngsters From Participating in Harcourts Burnie 321-Go Race
Almost 750 youngsters – aged up to 13 – braved, at times, driving rain to participate in the 2025 Harcourts Burnie 321-Go Kids’ Race at West Park on Sunday November 16. While those in the 7 and under events, 10

Goddard and Pompeani Claim Australian Titles at the 41st Strait Link Burnie 10
Over 3000 runners and walkers lined the streets of Burnie for the 41st Strait Link Burnie 10, conducted on Sunday October 26. The eyes of the athletics nation turned to the north-west coast of Tasmania for the Australian 10km Road Running

1948 Gift trophy and sash donated to BAC
The 1948 Burnie Gift trophy and sash won by Thirlstane farmer Kevin Iles has been donated to the Burnie Athletic Club by his son, Geoff. The memorabilia, which also included a scrapbook and some photos from the day, was handed

Fireworks to return to New Year’s Eve Carnival
The Burnie Athletic Club and local radio station 7BU are joining forces to provide a spectacular end to 2024 for residents of Burnie. After a hiatus the time-honoured and much-loved fireworks show will once again close out the BAC’s New

PepsiCo’s Gatorade Brand to Sponsor Burnie Carnival
PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, has announced an exciting new partnership with the Burnie Carnival as the Carnival naming rights and Men’s Gift sponsor under its renowned Gatorade brand. The Burnie Carnival, to be held

Nicole enters Burnie Carnival in top form
Nicole Duncan set two national records on the weekend – one over 1 km and the other over 4 km. So she is primed to dominate at the Burnie Carnival on December 31. Don’t miss the chance to see this