Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Challenge

By Kristine Kersley

I'm challenging myself!

I’m taking on the ACRF Challenge to support Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) in their mission to achieve a world without cancer.

I am raising vital funds to support the 2 in 5 Australians will be diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85. With your help, we can transform the way we prevent, diagnose and treat ALL types of cancer and put an end to this devastating disease.

Thank you for your generous donation. Supporting ACRF means giving Australia’s best cancer research to the people who need it most. That could be someone you know – someone you care about – your family, your friends, your community, perhaps even you.

My Updates

2 more sleeps

Well the donations keep rolling in. We are just past the $1500 mark. So impressed with the generosity of friends. Loving the words of support. It's all getting real. ❤️

What's in my pack


🎒 What’s In My Pack?

Ready to hit the trails! Packing light but smart for the day ahead. Here is the full gear breakdown for this trek:

Base Gear & Comfort

Pack: 30L backpack

Shelter: Waterproof bag & rain poncho

Apparel: Ultralight hoodie & handy hankie

Tools: Walking poles for the steep climbs

Optics: Headlight & reading glasses

Hydration & Fuel

Water: 2L water bladder

Electrolytes: 400ml mix

Quick Energy: 180ml energy gel

Food: 160g carbs in snacks (lunch to be added!)

Audio: Headphones for the long stretches

Safety First

Med: First Aid kit (including a snake bite bandage)

4 more sleeps

Relaxed run walk today. Glad to have company for the middle section today. Ran through the forest in the dark ✔️
I am looking forward to Thursday 😀 

6 more sleeps

All about the climbing ✔️

So what's the plan🤔

I’m taking on the spectacular Brisbane Valley Rail Trail! It’s 161km of beautiful gravel passing through gorgeous country towns like Linville, Blackbutt, Toogoolawah, and Esk. 

The daily game plan:

🏃‍♀️ Distance: Minimum 40km per day.

⏰ Time: Roughly 8 hours of running and walking daily.

🥪 Food: Carrying daily stores and buying extra in towns.

💧 Water: Carrying 2L and refilling constantly (potable water is scarce in some towns!).

I also have the ultimate secret weapon: my amazing husband! He will be meeting me at the end of each day with a hot meal, a bed, and my resupply gear. Then, it's repeat time.

I’ll be posting updates here, on Instagram, and on my ACRF page whenever I have a signal.

Thank you all so much for the support. Honestly, it’s a little overwhelming but it is fueling my fire! 🔥

10 more sleeps

18km walk/run this morning. Tested the pack with items I feel I need on this challenge. All is good in that dept. Will try to lighten it up. Body went well. I am super excited. 

Getting started

Hey everyone, I am planning to run/walk the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (Qld) in 4days. That is 161kms of gravel. It's going to be a huge challenge. Please follow, donate and share to your friends. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$264.25

Jhyland

Bloody legendary effort Kris!

$132.65

Carolyn

Go hard! you got this.

$132.65

Di And Don

Kris thanks for making a difference to much needed research to hopefully reduce prevalence but also to improve treatment.

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Andrea Alexander

Great cause and good luck kris xx

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Anonymous

All the best honey. So proud of you. Love ya

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Howard & Jenelle

If anyone can do this, you can Kris. Enjoy the challenge

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Dennis Bates

What a hell of a challenge

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Anonymous

Run/walk like the wind!

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Peta, Brian And Emily

You can do this💗💗

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Belinda

You are one cool mum 😎

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Melissa Bull

Great stuff Kris! Loving the social media😁 Melissa and Paul

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Sarah Collis

There is no stopping you

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Ross And Shirley Macleod

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Kathy Christmas.

Good work Kris! Enjoy your adventure.

$54.84

N Gill

Your doing a great job.

$54.84

Ruth

You're amaxing

$50

Keith And Sophie

You go girl!

$50

Mark Mclennan

$50

Chevonne

It’s a massive challenge but you can do it.

$44.71

Anonymous

You got this!

$40

Lauren Martin

Go Kris! Love Lauren and Xenna

$33.15

Jackied

Such a fantastic cause. You got this! 🤩

$30

Ian Lacey

Go Kris !!One step at a time ..You have many people willing you on😊🏃‍♀️🍷 On on from radar

$23.50

Fi & Greg Kyle

$20

Mum And Dad

Luv Mum and Dad

$11.80

Chris Wedlock