Race is on for ladies' night

SHE may look "pretty dangerous" with her tattoos, but Ruby Rose says "even I wouldn't run by myself at night".

By InvestSMART · 22 Apr 2012

By InvestSMART ·
22 Apr 2012

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SHE may look "pretty dangerous" with her tattoos, but Ruby Rose says "even I wouldn't run by myself at night".

Rose, a television personality and DJ, is an ambassador for Australia's first ever women-only night race, designed to provide a safe environment for women to reclaim the streets at night through running.

The inaugural event will take place on May 3, and thousands of women are expected to complete the 13-kilometre race, which will start and finish at the Royal Hall of Industries and follow a course through Centennial Park. The route will be peppered with DJs and audiovisual entertainment.

Rose said women were often afraid to go for a run alone at night.

"The Nike She Runs The Night will be a visual reminder that women deserve to feel safe to exercise at night," she said. "Imagine what it will look like with a few thousand women running down the street. Men will either think One Direction is back in town or stop and be impressed by the seriously fit women."

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

What is Nike She Runs The Night and why is it notable?

Nike She Runs The Night is Australia’s first ever women-only night race, created to provide a safe environment for women to reclaim the streets at night through running. The inaugural event combines fitness with a social, high-energy atmosphere and has attracted high-profile support, including ambassador Ruby Rose.

When and where will the inaugural Nike She Runs The Night race take place?

The inaugural event is scheduled for May 3 and will start and finish at the Royal Hall of Industries. The course follows a route through Centennial Park.

How long is the race and who is eligible to take part in the event?

The race is a 13-kilometre course and is a women-only night event designed to encourage women to feel safe exercising at night.

Who is the ambassador for the event and what has she said about it?

Television personality and DJ Ruby Rose is an ambassador for the event. She has said the race will serve as a visual reminder that women deserve to feel safe exercising at night and noted that many women are often afraid to run alone after dark.

What kind of atmosphere and entertainment can participants expect on the course?

The route will be peppered with DJs and audiovisual entertainment, creating a lively, supportive atmosphere for thousands of women running together through the night.

How many people are expected to participate and how might the event look on the night?

Thousands of women are expected to complete the 13-kilometre race. Organisers and the ambassador have highlighted the striking visual of a large group of women reclaiming the streets at night, supported by music and entertainment along the route.

Where can I find registration information for Nike She Runs The Night?

For registration details, the article directs readers to Facebook.com/nikesheruns. The article also notes that registration closes tonight, so interested participants should check that page for current sign-up information.

Which companies or brands are mentioned in the article about the night race?

The article mentions Nike in connection with the She Runs The Night event and refers readers to Facebook (Facebook.com/nikesheruns) for registration information.