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Griffins to run on
Good news for current and aspiring Griffins is that the popular award for achievement of 10 or more marathons in Canberra will continue at The Canberra Times Canberra Marathon, part of Fairfax Events' inaugural Australian Running Festival on 9 and 10 April 2011 . Responsibility for the Griffins program has been passed from the ACT Cross Country Club, which started the tradition, to the YMCA of Canberra Runners Club (YCRC). The following is the text of the announcement on the Australian Running Festival website.

The Griffin Programme
The Australian Running Festival is pleased to confirm that the Griffin Programme will continue to be acknowledged through the YMCA of Canberra Runners Club in 2011. It is envisaged from 2012 a more comprehensive recognition will be implemented.

All participants achieving new Griffin or Burley Griffin status in 2011 will receive a certificate, acknowledgement in The Canberra Times, will be entered into the draw to win a pair of Mizuno shoes, and will be recognised at www.runningfestival.com.au and www.canberrarunner.com.au

The Australian Running Festival is an entirely new event however, results from this event and the 2010 Canberra Road Running Festival and previous Marathons will be recognised by the YMCA of Canberra Runners Club towards participants' Griffin status.

The Griffin Programme is operated and officiated by the YMCA of Canberra Runners Club. Enquiries from prospective new Griffins or Burley Griffins in
2011 can be directed to the club's Griffins Coordinator, Peter Clarke, by email to secretary@canberrarunner.com.au