Burnie Gift

The Burnie Gift is a professional footrace held in Burnie, Tasmania, traditionally on New Year's Day. First run in 1885, the race is conducted by the Tasmanian Athletic League in conjunction with the Burnie Athletic Club. The race is held on a grass track at West Park Oval in Burnie. A sprint event, the Burnie Gift is conducted over the traditional 'Gift' distance of 120 metres. Prior to 1973 the distance was 130 yards. In recent years the prize pool for the race has been worth $15,000, with a first prize of $10,000. WINNERS (since 1970):

Burnie Gift

The Burnie Gift is a professional footrace held in Burnie, Tasmania, traditionally on New Year's Day. First run in 1885, the race is conducted by the Tasmanian Athletic League in conjunction with the Burnie Athletic Club. The race is held on a grass track at West Park Oval in Burnie. A sprint event, the Burnie Gift is conducted over the traditional 'Gift' distance of 120 metres. Prior to 1973 the distance was 130 yards. In recent years the prize pool for the race has been worth $15,000, with a first prize of $10,000. WINNERS (since 1970):